Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Easterseals PORT Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job skill enhancement and growt

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with IDD in their home and community in Charlotte, NC. You will support daily living activities, transport clients, and help plan schedules, while documenting care in the electronic health system.

This role offers both part-time and full-time options, with flexible weekend and weekday shifts. Training includes CPR/first-aid, and opportunities exist for growth within a trusted nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• Experience: entry-level; on-the-job training provided.
• Education: high school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks in the home and community setting (housekeeping, meal prep, cooking, cleaning).
• Provide personal care such as bathing and dressing; assist with toiletry and diapers when needed.
• Transport client to appointments and run errands as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Job Category: Residential IDD

Requisition Number: DIREC007772

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As a Direct 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.

Location:Charlotte, North Carolina

Compensation: $17.00/hour

Part Time:

Option 1: 7:0AM-7:0PM every other weekend and Tuesday and Thursday 7:0AM-2:0PM (26 Hours)

Option 2: 7:0AM-7:0PM every other weekend and Wednesday and Thursday 1:0PM-8:0PM (26 Hours)

Full Time:

Option 1: 7:0AM-7:0PM every other weekend and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:0AM-2:0PM

Option 2: 7:0AM-7:0PM every other weekend and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1:0PM-8:0PM

Option 3: 7:0AM-3:0PM Monday-Friday with rotating weekends.

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, toiletry and changing diapers; as well as employment support.
• You may transport the client to appointments and run errands.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Dailydocumentation 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 flexible schedules, depending client needs and your availability
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management

We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.

• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For

Experience: entry-level, on-the-job training is provided

• Education: 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, driver’s license, and current auto insurance

**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

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 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 10,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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