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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 children with disabilities and/or behavioral needs build independence, learn new skills, and thrive in safe, supportive recreational environments.Position details: Part-Time — Monday–Friday; 1:30pm–5:30pmAdditional hours: Occasional Saturdays as neededSchedule Variations: Teacher Workdays & Summer Camp operates full days (8:30am–4:30pm)***Voted Raleigh's Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh's Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!***Your Role in Our MissionAs a DSP in our EMPOWER Recreation Program, you will:Support children in learning and increasing skills related to independence, including self-help, social, recreational, and community engagement.Assist with daily program needs while ensuring safety, health, hygiene, and nutritional standards are met.Participate in all scheduled program activities, including after-school sessions, teacher workdays, and summer programming.Lift and transfer individuals as needed.Serve as a Vehicle Monitor and/or Driver, ensuring safe transportation during field trips, outings, and daily travel to and from the program site.Provide accurate, timely documentation of activities, interventions, and incidents to meet compliance and reporting standards.Why Join Us?Impact with Purpose: Support families while creating meaningful, confidence-building experiences for children.Professional Growth: Work alongside supportive recreation and behavioral health professionals who care about your development.Flexibility: Enjoy part-time schedules with daytime and afternoon hours.Paid Training: Includes CPR/First Aid, safety training, and program-specific onboarding.We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.Competitive salary: $18.00 hourly ($12.00 training rate)Skill-building & growth opportunitiesWhat We're Looking ForEducation: High School diploma or GED requiredExperience:Preferred: 2+ years working with children with developmental disabilities, in daycare, or youth recreationSkills:Strong interpersonal skillsDependability and attention to detailAbility to support behavioral and developmental needsKnowledge: Basic safety, hygiene, recreation, and child engagement strategiesTechnology: Able to complete documentation and learn agency systemsTransportation:Valid, unrestricted driver's licenseReliable transportation & current auto insuranceWillingness to transport participants in agency vehicles (van/mini-bus)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!Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr