Direct Support Professional

About the role

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll play a critical role in carrying out that mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals. Henry’s House is a respite home for kids and teens, and we are looking for compassionate individuals to help them with everyday needs as they stay with us. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning
• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, toiletry, and changing diapers
• Offer employment support
• Provide direct interventions to build socialization, behavior management, and community living skills
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands
• Help plan and organize clients’ schedules
• Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system

Requirements

• Entry-level position; on-the-job training provided
• High school diploma or GED required
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols

Skills

• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability
• Proficiency with EHR systems or ability to learn technical systems

Benefits

• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling
• On‑the‑job skill enhancement and growth
• Paid training: CPR/first‑aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, Seizure Management

Pay

Competitive hourly rate: $15/hour

Schedule

12.5‑hour shifts, 3 days per week; flexible scheduling based on client needs and availability.