Direct Support Professional
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.
Location: Lexington (High Rock Lake area), Concord, or Salisbury, NC
About the Role
You will provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in. Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and employment support. You may transport the client to appointments and run errands. Help plan and organize their schedule. Perform daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.
Responsibilities
- Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning
- Provide personal care such as bathing and dressing
- Support employment-related activities
- Transport clients to appointments and run errands
- Plan and organize client schedules
- Document and report daily activities in the electronic health system
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Basic knowledge of housekeeping, nutrition, and safety protocols
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability
- Proficiency with EHR systems or ability to learn new technology
- Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Qualifications
- Entry-level position; on-the-job training provided
- Bilingual ability is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $15.00/hour
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, and as-needed positions available)
- Paid training (CPR/first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management)
- On-the-job skill enhancement and growth opportunities
Schedule
Part-time hours with flexible availability for weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.