Direct Service Provider DSP - Group Home
Direct Service Provider DSP - Group Home
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DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP)/CAREGIVER
Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) a nonprofit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia seeks compassionate caring and dedicated individuals to become full or parttime Caregivers (internally called DSPs) to our clients living with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges residing in our group homes.
We are currently hiring for the following locations and shifts:
Marshville:
Shifts available:
Every other weekend from Saturday at 8am till Monday at 8am 32hrs.
You are required to stay on site for the duration of your shift & clock out to sleep each night for 8hrs. In the event you had to get up in the night to assist a resident you would be compensated for your time. Guests & pets are not allowed. Overtime is occasionally available on site but regularly available at regional group homes for those looking for extra hours. This would be working at our Mental Health Group Home located in Marshville.
What Youll Do
Your care will make a huge difference in the lives of the people you will be helping. You will help our clients with their daily living activities including employment support as well as keep them socially engaged in activities so their days are enjoyable and meaningful. Daily documentation and reporting are required. You will provide care in a residential group home setting and may transport residents out in the local community as needed. In this position you will assist individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn and maintain the skills needed to gain greater independence at their home or program or while engaging within the community and providing families much needed breaks.
How Youll Benefit
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. Youll earn a competitive hourly rate $15 an hour) and we offer set shift schedules and paid training for completing the required courses below to provide you with key skills to help serve our clients:
- CPR / First Aid
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Medication Administration
- OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
- Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your career growth.
Wealso offer competitive benefits to benefitseligible 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 as needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What Were Looking For
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: OR by sending your resume to: .
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2600 team members provide meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee & client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats why we listen seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Employment Type
Full Time
