Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges in our after-school recreation program. This is a year-round, part-time position that will be based in Wilmington, NC. The successful candidate will be energetic and passionate about supporting children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.

Part-time Schedule:

• Monday-Friday between 1:30pm-5:30pm

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

Under the supervision of the Recreation & Wellness Supervisor, you will provide support to children (K-8) enrolled in our After-School Recreation program.

• 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 will have additional responsibilities as Vehicle Driver of 15 passenger Van responsible for transporting children from School to our EMPOWER location Mon-Fri.
• Maintain a current list of individuals who are being transported on Transportation Log and document attendance when individuals’ board and exit the vehicle ensuring no person supported is ever left alone or unattended in the vehicle.
• 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 in a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

• Minimum of 18 years of age, High School diploma or GED- Must be able to provide proof.
• One year of college or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities, day care or school age recreation preferred
• Must have a valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate 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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you'll support, then please apply now on our website: or by emailing your resume to [email protected] .

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!