Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Easterseals PORT; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

A nonprofit service provider in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to assist clients with developmental disabilities. You will help with daily living activities and community engagement while maintaining daily documentation. We offer a competitive hourly rate of $12-18, set shift schedules, and comprehensive benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. Ideal candidates are compassionate, have a high school diploma or GED, and are willing to undergo a background check. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Willing to complete a background check.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred if any.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Support employment and social engagement.
• Document daily interactions and transport clients.

Skills

Compassion

Willingness to provide care

Good driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Job Category : Residential IDD

Requisition Number : DIREC006680

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• Posted : January 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Description

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

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.

We are currently hiring for our Charlotte, NC location for this full time shift:

week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday-1pm to 8pm
Saturday-7am to 7pm
week 2:
Sunday-7am to 7pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday-1pm to 8pm

week1:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday-1pm to 8pm
Saturday-7am to 7pm
Week 2:
Sunday-7am to 7pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday-1pm to 8pm

Week 1:
Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday-7pm to 7am
Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday-7pm to 7am

What You’ll Do

Your care will greatly impact the lives of those you assist. You'll help clients with daily living 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

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate (full range is $12-18/hour depending on location) and we offer set shift schedules, and paid training for completing the required courses below to provide you with key skills to help serve our clients:

• CPR / First Aid
• Mindset
• Other training courses relevant to this position and your career growth.

We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), plus an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include life insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program with legal services. Enjoy numerous merchant discounts to boost your purchasing power!

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. You must also be willing to successfully complete a background check.

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, then 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 & 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!

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