Direct Support Professional / DSP

Easterseals PORT Health; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job growth

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Hampstead, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with IDD in home and community settings. This part-time role offers afternoon/after school hours and local travel with clients.

You will assist with daily tasks, transportation, scheduling, and documentation in the electronic health record. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, on-the-job training, reliable transportation, and a willingness to learn EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience; on-the-job training is provided.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are musts.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the home and community of the individual.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, and personal care (bathing, dressing, toiletry, diaper changes); also provide employment support.
• Transport the client to appointments and run errands when needed.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Document and report daily in the electronic health system of record.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Housekeeping knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Safety protocols

EHR systems

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen communities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals.

Position Details

Part‑time afternoon/after school hours.

Location: Hampstead, NC and surrounding areas with local community travel.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide care in the home and community of the individual.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, and personal care (bathing, dressing, toiletry, diaper changes); also provide employment support.
• Transport the client to appointments and run errands when needed.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Document and report daily in the electronic health system of record.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive rate: $15/hour.
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• On‑the‑job skill enhancement and growth.

Qualifications

• Entry‑level experience; on‑the‑job training is provided.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are musts.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and current auto insurance.