Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Easterseals PORT Health·Raleigh, North Carolina

$15 - $15/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional / Group Home · $15 - $15/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Raleigh, North Carolina ($33.75/hr, n=76)

168 similar openings in the Raleigh area · median $31.25/hr

$13.00/hr · p10p90 · $250/hr

this role: $15.00/hrmedian $33.75/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 76 posted behavioral health roles in Raleigh, North Carolina rates. This role sits in the 10th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the Raleigh, North Carolina median for behavioral health roles.

Provide direct care and support for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a group home setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, transportation, and maintaining electronic health records.

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 living in our group home in Raleigh, NC.

Position Details

Part-time: Every other weekend to include Saturday and Sunday 7am to 7pm or every other weekend to include Saturday and Sunday 7pm to 7am (24hrs.) Location: Raleigh, NC, with regular local community travel Compensation: $15.00/hour

Your Role in Our Mission
You will provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in
Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and employment support
You may transport the client to appointments and run errands
Help plan and organize their schedule
Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record

Why Join Us? • Impact with Purpose

offering families much-needed support and breaks
Professional
Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development
Flexibility: We offer flexible schedules, depending client needs and your availability
Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management

We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.

Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary

$15.00 hourly
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling to include 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: A High school diploma or GED is required
Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and reliable transportation with current auto insurance. Entry-level applicants are welcome as on-the-job training is provided.

high school
Dependability
Housekeeping
Attention To Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Meal Preparation
Electronic Health Records
Patient Transport
Personal Care

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $15 - $15/hr
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Posted: Jul 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in North Carolina

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