Direct Support Professional​/Group Home

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

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At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll play a critical role in carrying out that mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals while living in our group home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Position Details:

• Part‑time:
  Every other weekend, including Saturday & Sunday, from 9 am to 9 pm (24 hrs).

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC, with regular local community travel.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, personal care (bathing, dressing), and employment support.
• Transport the client to appointments and run errands.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Why Join Us?

• Impact with
  
  Purpose:
  
  offer families much‑needed support and breaks.
• Professional Growth:
  Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development.
• Flexibility:
  We offer full, part‑time, and as‑needed positions depending on what you need.
• Paid training: CPR / first‑aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling to include full‑time, part‑time, and as‑needed.
• On‑the‑job skill enhancement and growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  
  entry‑level, on‑the‑job training is provided.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Skills:
  
  Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are a must.
• Technology:
  Proficiency with EHR systems or a willingness to learn.
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance.

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do—it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at  or send your resume to

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use 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 locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!