Direct Support Professional DSP
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Job Description
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) ICS (Individual Community Supports)
Easterseals PORT Health a nonprofit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia seeking compassionate caring and dedicated individuals to become fulltime or parttime Caregivers (internally called Direct Service Providers or DSPs) to our clients living with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.
We are hiring for the following locations and shifts:
Wilson fulltime and parttime day shift
What Youll Do
In this role you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by assisting with daily living activities employment support and social engagement. Your work will help clients develop skills for greater independence both at home and in the community. Daily documentation and reporting are required. As a Direct Service Provider (DSP) you will provide care in clients homes and may assist with transportation. Under supervision youll help clients learn socially appropriate skills and offer families muchneeded breaks.
How Youll Benefit
Joining our team means we are commiting to support your personal growth and development. Youll earn a competitive hourly rate (up to $18 per hour depending on the approved service) along with a tailored benefit package (for qualifying positions). We also offer flexible schedules and paid training to help you complete the required courses equipping you with the essential skills to effectively serve our clients.
- CPR / First Aid
- Mindset
- Medication Administration/Infection Disease/Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your growth.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
To join our team you must have a willingness to provide care in various community settings. We require proof of a High School Diploma or GED a valid drivers license a good driving record and current auto insurance. You must also be willing to successfully complete a background check.
If youre kindhearted and seek a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help then please apply now at our website:www.eastersealsport OR by sending your resume to: .
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health are trustworthy compassionate partners providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose dedication and empathy drive our inperson and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2600member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
We provide working environments that support a healthy lifestyle for our clients and employees and have a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.
We strive to attract and engage team members with diverse lived experiences. We intentionally seek out and value uniqueness across race gender identity sexual orientation religion personality disability and age.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
