Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job at Easterseals PORT Health, North Wilkesboro, NC

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  • Easterseals PORT Health
  • North Wilkesboro, NC

Job Description

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:

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC.

Service Type: Community Living Support (CLS) & Respite.

Wage:

  • CLS: $16/hour.
  • Respite: $14/hour.

Schedule: 

  • Typically scheduled Monday–Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • During the school year: Up to 15 hours per week.
  • Over the Summer (June-August): Up to 28 hours per week.


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:

Joining our team means we support and promote your personal growth and development. You'll earn a competitive hourly rate starting at $15/hr, enjoy set shift schedules, and receive paid training to complete the required courses, equipping you with essential skills to best serve our clients.

  • CPR / First Aid.
  • Mindset.
  • Medication Administration/Infectious Disease/Seizure Management.
  • Other training courses relevant to this position and your career 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. We do require a background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

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: 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 Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Summer work, Currently hiring, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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