Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Easterseals PORT Health; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training courses

Set shift schedules

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

A non-profit service provider in North Carolina seeks caring individuals to join as Caregivers (DSPs) to support clients with disabilities. Duties include assisting with daily activities and promoting independence. The role offers flexible schedules and a competitive hourly rate starting at $15/hr, along with paid training for essential skills. An ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to care for clients in various settings.

Qualifications

• Willingness to provide care in various community settings.
• Proof of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to complete background checks and Motor Vehicle Reports.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and employment support.
• Help clients in gaining skills for greater independence.
• Ensure meaningful days for clients through social engagement.

Skills

Compassion

Ability to transport residents

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP)/CAREGIVER

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), a non-profit service provider in North Carolina and Virginia, is looking for 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.

Locations and Shifts

• Greensboro - flexible schedule: weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Whitsett - flexible schedule: weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Pleasant Garden - Weekdays from 11am to 6pm.

What You’ll Do

Your care will greatly impact the lives of those you assist. You\'ll help clients with daily activities, employment support, and social engagement, ensuring their days are meaningful. Daily documentation is required. In a residential group home setting, you may also transport residents to local community activities. You\'ll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in gaining skills for greater independence at home, in their program, or in the community.

How You’ll Benefit

Joining our team means we support and promote your personal growth and development. You\'ll earn a competitive hourly rate starting at $15/hr, enjoy set shift schedules, and receive paid training to complete the required courses, equipping you with essential skills to best serve our clients.

We offer paid training courses relevant to this position and your career growth:

• CPR / First Aid.
• Mindset.
• Medication Administration/Infectious Disease/Seizure Management.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

To join our team, you must have a willingness to provide care in various community settings. We require proof of a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver\'s license, a good driving record and current auto insurance. We do require a background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

How to Apply

If you’re kind-hearted and seek a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply now at our website: www.eastersealsport.com OR by sending your resume to: [e-mail].

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2,600 team members provide meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That\'s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!