Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Easterseals PORT Health; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR / first-aid training

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job skill enhancement

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with IDD in West Jefferson, NC. This on-site, part-time role focuses on helping clients with daily living tasks, personal care, and community engagement within home settings.

You will document progress in an electronic health system, coordinate schedules, and support clients to achieve personal goals. CPR/First-aid and related trainings are provided as part of the paid training offerings.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with on-the-job training provided.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety knowledge valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks such as housekeeping, meal prep, cooking, and personal care.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Help plan and organize client schedules and activities.
• Document daily progress in the electronic health record.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Driver’s license

Job description

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Job Category: Residential Mental Health

Requisition Number: DIREC007660

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $15 USD per hour

Locations

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West Jefferson, NC 28694, USA

Description

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

Position details: PRN - Periodic
Location: West Jefferson, North Carolina
Compensation: $15.00/hour

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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