Direct Support Professional, Part-time Flexible

Direct Support Professional
Now hiring college students for a fun and meaningful part-time job as a Direct Support Professional! Make a real difference while gaining valuable experience, building connections, and helping others thrive. Flexible hours make it a great fit for a busy student schedule.
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 Location: 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, 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.
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.
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.