Direct Care Support Professional / Flexible Weekend hours

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.

Part-time afternoon/after school hours and some weekends
Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas with local community travel

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.
Help plan and organize their schedule.
Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.
Impact with Purpose: offering families much-needed support and breaks
Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development
We offer flexible schedules, depending client needs and your availability
Paid training: We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.

Competitive hourly rate: $15/hour
Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling
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
Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance

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. 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.