Direct Support Professional

Porthealth; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job skill enhancement

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Cary, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals with IDD complete daily living tasks and reach their goals. This part-time role covers after-school hours and weekends, with local community travel.

As a DSP you will provide in-home and community-based care, assist with housekeeping, meals, personal care, and transportation to appointments, while documenting activities in the electronic health system.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with on-the-job training provided.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability required.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or quick learner with technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the home and community settings.
• Assist with daily tasks such as housekeeping, meals, personal care, and employment support.
• Transport client to appointments and run errands.
• Plan and organize client schedules.
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health record system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As aDirect Support Professional (DSP, you’ll play a critical role in carrying outthat mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals.

Position details: Part-time; after school hours and weekends

Location: Cary, NC, with regular local community travel

Compensation: $18.00/hour

Your Role in Our Mission

• 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
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record

Why Join Us?

• Impact with Purpose: offering families much-needed support and breaks
• Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development
• Flexibility: We offer full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours, depending on what you need
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management

Benefits (Part-time and As-Needed)

• Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
• Education: A High school diploma or GED is required
• Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols
• Skills: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are a must!
• Technology: Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!