Direct Support Professional / Group Home
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), you’ll play a critical role in empowering individuals and strengthening communities by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals while living in our group home in Raleigh, NC.
- 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
- Support personal care such as bathing and dressing
- Provide employment support
- 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
Schedule
Full-Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Location
Greensboro, NC
Pay
$15.00/hour
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-job skill enhancement and growth
- Paid training: CPR/first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management
An assortment of benefits is also offered for part-time and as-needed positions.
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
Entry-level candidates are welcome; on-the-job training is provided.
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 Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.