What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional / DSP position at Easterseals UCP NC & VA?
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - No Experience Needed/Paid Training!
Easterseals UCP, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeks compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to become part-time Direct Support Professionals (internally called “Direct Service Providers” or DSPs) to our clients living with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges in their own homes in various locations in Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas.
What You’ll Do
Your care will make a huge difference in the lives of the people you will be helping. You will help our clients with daily living activities including employment support, as well as keep them socially engaged in activities so their days are enjoyable and meaningful. Daily documentation and reporting are required.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-2. Possibly more!!
How You’ll Benefit
We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible schedules, and working with a team that values your personal growth and development. You’ll also receive paid training for completing the required courses below to provide you with important skills to help serve our clients:
- CPR / First Aid
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Medication Administration
- OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
- Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your growth
Plus, if you regularly work more than 30 hours a week, you’ll receive the following fabulous benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What We’re Looking For
To join our team, you must have a willingness to provide care in various community settings and be willing to take and successfully complete a background check. We also require:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license, good driving record and current auto insurance
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 by sending your resume or apply via our website: www.eastersealsucp.com
About Easterseals UCP NC & VA
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to helping children, adults and families living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges live their best possible lives. Each year, we support over 22,000 children, adults, and families with more than 9 million hours of meaningful direct services and life-changing programs in 140 different locations.
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.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person