Direct Support Professional / DSP at Easterseals PORT Health

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. Our Greenville team has a year-round, part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling during the daytime/afternoon hours. Teacher Workdays and Summer Camp run full days 8:30am-4:30pm. Come join our dynamic team and be part of the EMPOWER recreation family.

Part-time Schedule/Periodic: 

• (Monday-Friday); 1:30pm-5:30pm
• Occasional Saturdays as needed 

What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional / DSP:

• Responsible for supporting individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence including, self-help skills, independent living skills, accessing community resources, and pursuit of leisure activities.  
• Participate in all program activities while ensuring safety, health, hygiene, and nutritional needs are met. Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
• This position may have additional responsibilities of Vehicle Driver and/or Vehicle Monitor. The Vehicle Monitor is responsible for monitoring individuals supported while being transported to and from Empower Site including planned outings and fieldtrips.

What We’re Looking For 

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities, day care or school age recreation preferred
• Must have a valid, unrestricted, driver’s license and maintain current vehicle insurance.
• Must own reliable transportation for use in the program, and/or be willing to transport program participants in agency vehicles- e.g. van or mini-bus.

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 or send your resume to [email protected]. 

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 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!