Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Port Health; Lenoir (NC); In loco; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

CPR/First-aid training

Mindset training

Medication Administration training

Infectious Disease training

Seizure Management training

Descrizione del lavoro

Easterseals PORT Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Lenoir, North Carolina. The DSP helps individuals with IDD accomplish daily living tasks in their homes and communities, with a focus on personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

The role includes transportation to appointments and documenting care in an electronic health system. The position is full-time with a schedule of Monday 9am – Wednesday 5pm.

Competenze

• Entry-level role with on-the-job training provided.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or ability to learn.
• Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety knowledge.

Mansioni

• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and employment support.
• You may transport the client to appointments and run errands.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

EHR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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 out that mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals.

Location:

Lenoir, North Carolina

Compensation:

$15.00/hour

Schedule:

FULL-TIME – Monday 9am – Wednesday 5pm

Overnight stay is required during the rotation, but staff is off-duty and asleep for the night hours unless there is an emergency.

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.
• Daily documentation 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary:
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling
• 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

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!