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Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health·Dare County, North Carolina

$15 - $15/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Direct Support Professional · $15 - $15/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -45% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in North Carolina ($27.50/hr, n=1628)
$2.50/hr · p10p90 · $250/hr
this role: $15.00/hrmedian $27.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,628 posted behavioral health roles in North Carolina rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 45% below the North Carolina median for behavioral health roles.

The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with daily living tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care. They are also responsible for transporting clients, organizing schedules, and maintaining accurate daily documentation in the electronic health system.

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 afternoon shifts Location: Buxton, NC and surrounding areas with local community travel

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, toiletry and changing diapers; as well as 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

Hourly Rate

  • $15/hour
  • Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 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 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, driver’s license, 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 www.eastersealsPORT.com [http://www.eastersealsPORT.com] or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com [recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com].

**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

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 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 Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn electronic health record systems are required.

  • high school
  • Dependability
  • Housekeeping
  • Documentation
  • Reporting
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Safety protocols
  • Personal care
  • Basic nutrition
  • EHR systems
  • Seizure management

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid training
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • On-the-job skill enhancement

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$15 - $15/hr
Location
Dare County, North Carolina
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2,600 team members provide meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in...

IndustryGovernment Administration
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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North Carolina DSP roles need ID/DD experience

Direct Support Professional roles in North Carolina often draw steady demand because providers need staff who can support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily routines and community settings. These jobs are competitive when candidates already have verifiable ID/DD experience and can show a genuine commitment to person-centered care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the posting before applying.

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