What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp / Direct Service Provider (DSP) position at Easterseals PORT?
Easterseals PORT Health, a leading non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, is seeking energetic and compassionate Direct Service Providers (DSPs) to join our Empower Summer Camp program in Wilmington, NC.
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact—one person at a time—this is the job for you!
Full-Time Summer Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
What You’ll Do:
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- Responsible for supporting individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence including, but not limited to: Self-help 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.
How You’ll Benefit
We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.
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- CPR / First Aid
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Medication Administration
- OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
- Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your growth.
What We’re Looking For:
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- Minimum High School Diploma or GED and (21 ) to drive/operate passenger van.
- One year of college or equivalent preferred.
- Must have a valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate driver’s license and maintain current vehicle insurance.
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 2,600-member team provides 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 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. That’s 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!
