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Direct Support Professional

$15 per hour

Easterseals PORT Health

Job Description

Job Description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As 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: Monday-Friday : Flexible hours
Location: Morganton, NC
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; 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

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: $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  

Ready to Apply?  

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

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

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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