Track to Employment TTE Direct Service Provider DSP
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Job Description
Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a dedicated Direct Service Provider (DSP) to support adults and children with disabilities. This position is based in New Bern North Carolina and requires working Monday through Friday with some Saturdays as needed. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support this is the job for you!
Pay Rate:
- $18.00 per hour
Fulltime Schedule:
- MondayFriday 9am5:30pm
What Youll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
Recreation:
- Responsible for supporting individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence including but not limited to: Selfhelp skills independent living skills accessing community resources and pursuit of leisure activities. (If an individualized plan exists this document serves as a guide for these supports).
- Participate in all program activities.
- Ensure that the safety health hygiene and nutritional needs of the individuals we support are met.
- Lift and transfer individuals we support as needed.
Transition to Employment:
- Support individuals in job exploration workbased learning experiences and workplace readiness training as directed by the Transition Coordinator.
- Coach individuals during Job Club activities volunteerism and job shadowing.
- Accompany individuals being supported to their communitybased site to provide onthejob training.
- Assist in performing an individuals job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
- Supports the Transition Coordinator in the development of activities for the program.
In addition You will provide care in individuals homes and may also transport them within the local community as needed. Youll assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in learning and maintaining skills for greater independence at home and in the community. Under the supervision of a program supervisor or manager Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help clients develop socially appropriate daily living skills. Additionally DSPs provide valuable respite for families.
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
- Employees Assistance Program and Legal services when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What Were Looking for in a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
- High School diploma or GED Degree preferred.
- Two years experience working with individuals with developmental and other various disabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies as well as skills in writing task analysis systemic job training counseling advocacy and supported employment preferred.
- Must be comfortable with a fastpaced work environment to meet the programs performance expectations.
- Valid North Carolina drivers license clean driving record and current insurancerequired.
- Must have reliable transportation for occasional travel throughout the programs territory.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2600member team provides 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 and 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
