Direct Service Provider

What Youll Do:

In this position you will work directly with clients living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental health (MH) challenges. These clients reside in a variety of residential settings and may require 24-hour care in a warm and friendly family environment. This staff participates in the daily routine of the home and provides support for habilitative and rehabilitative activities personal care health care and other activities as outlined in the Plan of Care/ Person Centered Plan/ Individualized Support Plan with all services provided within the framework of person-centered and informed choice philosophies. You will help clients with their daily living skills and also help keep them socially engaged so their days are enjoyable and meaningful. Daily documentation and reporting is required.

How Youll Benefit:

Youll earn a competitive salary based on experience and join a growing team making a difference in our community. We offer comprehensive benefits as well as paid training and professional development.

What Were Looking For:

To join our team you must have a willingness to provide care in community setting. We require a valid drivers license good driving record and current auto insurance. You must also be willing to successfully complete a background check.

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of direct care experience personal care and/or CNA experience preferred
• Must complete and maintain our training curriculum which includes (but is not limited to) the following:
• CPR/First Aid
• Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Medication Administration
• OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
• Seizure Management
• Core competencies and other trainings relevant to position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) youll play a critical role in carrying outthat mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals.

Your Role in Our Mission

• 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; and 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

Why Join Us

• Impact with Purpose: offering families much-needed support and breaks
• Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development
• Flexibility: We offer full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours depending on what you need
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid Mindset Medication Administration Infectious Disease and Seizure Management

We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $18.00 hourly
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include full-time part-time and as-needed
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

Ready to Apply

Join a team where workisnt just something you do its a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters.Apply now at or send your resume to .

**Voted Raleighs Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleighs Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

About Easterseals PORT Health

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. Purpose dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2600-member 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.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Language Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!