Direct Support Professional/Group Home

Easterseals PORT Health·Albemarle, North Carolina

$15 - $15/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

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

How this role compares

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At the median vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Albemarle, North Carolina ($15.00/hr)

25 similar openings in the Albemarle area · median $15.00/hr

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Albemarle, North Carolina rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Albemarle, North Carolina median for behavioral health roles.

The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily living tasks, personal care, and community integration. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and reporting within the electronic health system.

Is empowering individuals with care and unwavering support your superpower?

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.

Position details

Part-Time role available - Schedule is Saturday 8am to Monday 8am with sleepover at the group home.

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

In the event you had to get up in the night to assist a resident you would be compensated for your time.

Guests & pets are not allowed.

Overtime is occasionally available on site, but regularly available at regional group homes for those looking for extra hours.

This would be working at our Mental Health Group Home located in Albemarle.

Location

Albemarle
Compensation: $15.00

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 full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours, depending on what you need
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

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and reliable transportation with current auto insurance. Proficiency with electronic health record systems or the ability to learn them is required, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

high school
Dependability
Housekeeping
Documentation
Reporting
CPR
Transportation
Interpersonal skills
Caregiving
Attention to detail
Meal preparation
Medication administration
Personal care
First-aid
Employment support
EHR systems
Seizure management

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $15 - $15/hr
Location: Albemarle, North Carolina
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

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