Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

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.

Schedule Options:

• Second shift Part time Hours: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 3P-11PM, EVERY OTHER MONDAY 3P-11PM, AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 3PM-11PM (2)
• OR
• 11p-7am Monday and every other Saturday and Sunday 11p-7am (3)
• Full Time First/Second shift Hours:
• Week 1: 11p-7am Sunday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
• Week 2: 11p-7am Monday through Friday (1)
• OR
• Week 1: 3p-11pm work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
• Week 2: 3p - 11pm Sun, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off every other weekend (1)
• OR
• Week 1: 7a-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Week 2: 7a -3pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday off every other weekend (1)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Compensation: $17.00/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.
• 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 on 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.

Compensative salary:

• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling
• 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

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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