Direct Support Professional (DSP) - After-School Recreation Program Job at Easterseals PORT Health, Elizabeth City, NC

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  • Easterseals PORT Health
  • Elizabeth City, NC

Job Description

About Us:
Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina and Virginia, is seeking an energetic and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support children with disabilities and behavioral challenges in our After-School Recreation Program. Join our dynamic team and become a part of the EMPOWER recreation family!

Part-time Schedule:


(M-F, 2:30pm-5:30pm)

What You'll Do:
As a DSP, you will:

  • Provide support to children (K-12) in the After-School Recreation program under the guidance of the Recreation & Wellness Supervisor.
  • Help children develop and increase skills in self-help, independent living, and community access.
  • Assist in program activities, ensuring children’s safety, health, hygiene, and nutritional needs are met.
  • Lift and transfer children as needed.
  • Support transportation needs as a Vehicle Driver or Vehicle Monitor, ensuring safe transportation to/from the Empower site and field trips.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate of $18.00 per hour
  • Paid training in essential skills:
    • CPR/First Aid
    • Crisis Intervention Techniques
    • Medication Administration
    • OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
    • Seizure Management
  • Growth and development opportunities


What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum age of 18, with a high school diploma or GED (21+ if driving agency vehicles)
  • Preferably one year of college or equivalent experience
  • At least two years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities, in daycare or school-age recreation settings
  • Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and current vehicle insurance
  • Reliable transportation for use in the program and/or willingness to drive program participants in agency vehicles (van or mini-bus)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time,

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