Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About the role
Easterseals PORT Health is seeking compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team as full-time or part-time Caregivers (DSPs). You will support clients with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges living in our group homes.
Responsibilities
- Support clients with daily activities, employment support, and social engagement.
- Ensure clients' days are meaningful through daily documentation.
- Transport clients to local community activities in a residential group home setting.
- Help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain skills for greater independence.
Requirements
- Willingness to provide care in various community settings.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Current auto insurance.
- Background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate starting at $15/hr.
- Set shift schedules.
- Paid training to complete required courses.
- CPR / First Aid.
- Mindset.
- Medication Administration/Infectious Disease/Seizure Management.
- Other training courses relevant to this position and career growth.
Schedule
- Asheboro: Flexible schedule available: weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
- Randleman: Evening and weekend shifts available.
- Ramseur: Weekday shifts from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pay
Hourly Rate: $15–$18 per hour.
Contact
To apply, visit our website: www.eastersealsport.com OR send your resume to: recruiter@eastersealsucp.com.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a non-profit service provider offering disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services. Our diverse 2,600 team members support 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. We promote a healthy, sustainable workplace with a 'no tobacco' use policy and strive to build an inclusive culture.