Direct Support Professional (Dsp) Recreation Day Program

Easterseals UCP, one of the largest non-profit service providers in North Carolina & Virginia is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is energetic and passionate about supporting adults with disabilities. Our Wilmington program has a part-time position (Monday-Friday; 1:30pm-5:30pm) with some Saturday's as needed. In addition, more part-time hours are available as well. 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 we are looking for you!

Part-time schedule:

• Part-time; Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:30pm with occasional Saturdays

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

Transition to Employment:

• Support individuals during Job Club activities, volunteerism, and job shadowing.
• Accompany supported individuals to their community-based site to provide on-the-job training.
• Analyze job duties and tasks and completes a thorough job task analysis.
• Assist individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards, fading support as appropriate.
• Assist in performing an individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
• Provide supplemental evaluation, work development, and intensive training activities with individuals being supported according to their service plan and work schedule.

Recreation:

• Responsible for supporting individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence including, but not limited to: 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.

How You’ll Benefit:

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive base hourly rate and paid training.

What We’re Looking for in a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

• High School diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental and other various disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment preferred.
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced work environment to meet the program's performance expectations.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license, clean driving record, and current insurance required.
• Must have reliable transportation for occasional travel throughout the program's territory.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

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: www.eastersealsucp.com

About Easterseals UCP NC & VA

Easterseals UCP is one of the largest non-profit service providers in North Carolina and Virginia dedicated to helping children, adults and families living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges live their best possible life. Each year, we support 20,000 families by delivering 9 million hours of direct services and a wide variety of life-changing programs in 140 different locations.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of its workforce can and will advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person