Direct Support Professional​/Group Home

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Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Join Easterseals PORT Health as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and play a vital role in empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential homes. As a DSP
, you’ll bring your compassion, flexibility, and dedication to multiple group homes, providing consistent care and support where it’s needed most.

Position details:
Full Time (40 hours)

Wednesday 4:00PM-Saturday 8:00 AM

You are required to stay on site for the duration of your shift & clock out to sleep each night for 8 hours.

Location:

Waynesville, NC

Compensation: $15.00/hour

You’ll help the residents of the home with daily activities, employment support, and social engagement. You’ll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in gaining skills for greater independence at our group home and in the community; the ability to transport residents in a company vehicle is an essential job function. This position ensures high‑quality, person‑centered support.

• Impact with
  
  Purpose:
  
  offering families much‑needed support and breaks
• Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development
• Flexible schedule to include all shifts
  • Must be able to work all shifts as the schedule will vary to support the 4 homes in the cluster.

We also offer benefits for benefits‑eligible positions.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Paid training: CPR / first‑aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management

Experience: entry‑level, on‑the‑job training is provided

• Education: A High school diploma or GED is 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 technically savvy to learn
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance

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

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 home, facility, and community 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!