Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Porthealth; Monroe, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with IDD in home and community settings in North Carolina. You will support daily living tasks, personal care, meal prep, and transportation for appointments while helping plan their schedules.

The role offers flexible options including part-time and full-time schedules, with training provided and opportunities for growth within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; on-the-job training provided.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the home and community setting.
• Assist with daily living tasks (housekeeping, meals, cooking, cleaning).
• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, toiletry).
• Assist with transportation to appointments and errands.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Housekeeping

Nutrition basics

Safety protocols

EHR systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

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

Option 1: Rotating Part-Time Overnight Schedule

• Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1)
• Rotation: 3 days one week, 4 days the next
• Weekend Requirement: Works every other weekend
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Days: Every other Saturday and Sunday

Option 4: Part Time-Hours 7:00AM-3:00PM Every Other Saturday and Sunday

Option 6: Full Time-Hours -2:00PM-11:00PM with rotating weekends

Option 7: Part Time-Hours-7:00AM-3:00IPM Every Friday Saturday and Sunday

Option 8: Part Time-Hours-3:00PM-11:00PM Every 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 full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours, depending on what you need
• 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: $15.00 hourly
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
• Education: A 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 and current auto insurance

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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 diverse and inclusive 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 Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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