What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-Group Home- ASL (American Sign Language) position at Easterseals PORT Health?
DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP) / CAREGIVER
Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), a non-profit service provider in North Carolina and Virginia, is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team as full-time or part-time Caregivers (DSPs). You will support clients with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges living in our group homes.
We are currently hiring for the following locations and shifts :
City : Charlotte
Full time
Shifts available :
8am to 8pm during the week & every other weekend to include Saturday & Sunday (40hrs.)
8pm to 8am during the week & every other weekend to include Saturday & Sunday (40hrs.)
What You’ll Do :
Your care will greatly impact the lives of those you assist. You'll help clients with daily activities, employment support, and social engagement, ensuring their days are meaningful. Daily documentation is required. In a residential group home setting, you may also transport residents to local community activities. You'll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in gaining skills for greater independence at home, in their program, or in the community.
How You’ll Benefit :
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll 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
- Mindset
- Medication Administration / Infectious Disease / Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your career growth.
We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), plus an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include life insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program with legal services. Enjoy numerous merchant discounts to boost your purchasing power!
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 driver's license, a good driving record and current auto insurance. You must also be willing to successfully complete a background check.
If you’re kind-hearted 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.com OR by sending your resume to : recruiter@eastersealsucp.com .
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 2,600 team members provide meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 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. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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