Direct Support Professional

Ready to make a difference in someone's life while having fun? Easterseals PORT Health is looking for passionate, caring, and energetic Direct Service Providers (DSPs) to join our amazing team! In this role, you'll help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build new skills and gain greater independence, both at home and in the community. You'll work alongside a supportive team to teach essential daily living skills and help our clients thrive socially. Plus, you'll be giving families much-needed breaks, making you a true hero in their lives! If you're ready to have a blast while making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP) / CAREGIVER :

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.

We are currently hiring for the following locations and shifts :

Raleigh-after school hours and weekends.

What You’ll Do :

In this role, you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by assisting with daily living activities, employment support, and social engagement. Your work will help clients develop skills for greater independence both at home and in the community. Daily documentation and reporting are required. As a Direct Service Provider (DSP), you will provide care in clients' homes and may assist with transportation. Under supervision, you'll help clients learn socially appropriate skills and offer families much-needed breaks.

How You’ll Benefit :

Joining our team means we support and promote your personal growth and development. You'll earn a competitive hourly rate starting at $17 / hr, enjoy set shift schedules, and receive paid training to complete the required courses, equipping you with essential skills to best serve our clients.

• CPR / First Aid.
• Mindset.
• Medication Administration / Infectious Disease / Seizure Management.
• Other training courses relevant to this position and your career growth.

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. We do require a background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

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 :   recruiter@eastersealsucp.com.

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!