What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Provider (DSP) position at Easterseals PORT?
DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP) – ICS (Individual Community Supports)
Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeking compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to become fulltime or part-time Caregivers (internally called DSPs) to our clients living with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.
We are hiring for the following locations and shifts:
Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas- mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekday, weekends
What You’ll 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, you'll help clients learn socially appropriate skills and offer families much-needed breaks.
How You’ll Benefit
Joining our team means we are commiting to support your personal growth and development. You'll 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 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 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 in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 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.
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