Direct Support Professional / Group Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a group home in Charlotte, NC. The DSP will support individuals with IDD in daily living activities, including housekeeping, meals, personal care, and community integration, in the home and community setting.

This full-time, on-site position requires a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and a willingness to learn. Compensation is $17.00 per hour, with training in CPR/first aid and related care practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level, on-the-job training provided.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or ability to learn.
• Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety knowledge.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, toiletry) and assist with daily living tasks.
• Transport client to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Help plan and organize the client's schedule.
• Document daily care activities in the electronic health record.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Job Category: Residential IDD

Requisition Number: DIREC007467

• Posted : July 29, 2026
• Full-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

Full Time:

Week 1: 7pm-7am Wednesday and Thursday

Week 2: 7p-7am Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

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 11,000 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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