Part-Time Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives

Easterseals PORT; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in North Carolina. This part-time role (Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00am-3:00pm) supports individuals with IDD in daily living tasks and community-based activities, while providing on-the-job training and transition to employment.

Competitive benefits and an IDEAL culture are highlighted. The DSP role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and helping individuals achieve personal goals through structured task analysis and supported employment,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental and other disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of labor market and community services agencies; skills in writing task analyses, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment preferred.
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced work environment to meet program expectations.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license, clean driving record, and current insurance required.
• Must have reliable transportation for occasional travel throughout the program territory.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals during Job Club activities, volunteerism, and job shadowing.
• Accompany supported individuals to their community-based site to provide on-the-job training.
• Analyze job duties and complete a thorough job task analysis.
• Assist individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards, fading support as appropriate.
• Assist in performing an individual’s job duties to maintain production and model work behavior.
• Provide supplemental evaluation, work development, and intensive training activities according to service plan and work schedule.
• Support individuals at learning and increasing skills in independence including self-help, living, and accessing community resources.
• Participate in program activities while ensuring safety, hygiene, and nutritional needs are met; assist with lifting and transfers.
• Vehicle Driver/Vehicle Monitor duties may be required.

Skills

Task analysis writing

Systemic job training

Counseling

Advocacy

Supported employment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in North Carolina. This part-time role (Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00am-3:00pm) supports individuals with IDD in daily living tasks and community-based activities, while providing on-the-job training and transition to employment.

Competitive benefits and an IDEAL culture are highlighted. The DSP role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and helping individuals achieve personal goals through structured task analysis and supported employment,