Direct Support Professional / DSP

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) EMPOWER Program, 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 in our after school, Summer Camp, Adult Recreation & Wellness and/or Transition to Employment and Respite Services.

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
• Location: New Bern, NC
• Compensation: $18.00/hour

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

Your Role in Our Mission :

Transition to Employment:

• 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 tasks and completes 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 necessary production as well as model work behavior.
• Provide supplemental evaluation, work development, and intensive training activities with individuals being supported according to their service plan and work schedule.

Recreation:

• Responsible for supporting individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence including, but not limited to: Self-help skills, independent living skills, accessing community resources, and pursuit of leisure activities.
• Participate in all program activities while ensuring safety, health, hygiene, and nutritional needs are met. Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
• This position may have additional responsibilities of Vehicle Driver and/or Vehicle Monitor. The Vehicle Monitor is responsible for monitoring individuals supported while being transported to and from Empower Site including planned outings and fieldtrips.

How You'll Benefit:

We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include :

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed

What We're Looking For:

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

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 click.appcast.io.


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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