Easterseals PORT Health, one of the largest non-profit service providers in North Carolina & Virginia is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is energetic and passionate about supporting Adults and Children with disabilities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you’ll support, then we are looking for you!
Part-time Schedule:
- Monday-Friday; 1:00pm-5:30pm
What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
Transition to Employment:
- Support individuals in job exploration, work-based learning experiences, and workplace readiness training as directed by the Transition Coordinator.
- Coach individuals during Job Club activities, volunteerism, and job shadowing.
- Accompany individuals being supported to their community-based site to provide on-the-job training.
- Assist in performing an individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
- Supports the Transition Coordinator in the development of activities for the program.
Recreation:
- 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.
What We’re Looking for in a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
- High School diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental and other various disabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment preferred.
- Must be comfortable with a fast-paced work environment to meet the program’s performance expectations.
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license, clean driving record, and current insurance required.
- Must have reliable transportation for occasional travel throughout the program’s territory.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you’ll support, then please apply now on our website: https://eastersealsport.com or by emailing 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!