Caregiver/Direct Service Provider (DSP) – Group Home

Our Lincolnton Group Home currently has a Full-Time position for a Direct Service Provider / DSP to join their team. Overnight Shift 7:00pm-7am (flexible rotating schedule 3 on 4 off scenario which includes every-other-weekend). 

What You’ll Do:

In this position you will work directly with clients living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental health (MH) challenges. These clients reside in our IDD or MH group homes and require 24-hour care in a warm and friendly, family environment. 

  • You will help clients with their daily living skills and also help keep them socially engaged so their days are enjoyable and meaningful.
  • Daily documentation and reporting is required.
  • Must be comfortable with providing personal care (i.e. bathing, toileting, assistance with meals etc.)
  • Position requires lifting and transferring individuals from wheelchair to bed. (Hoyer lift experience is a plus).

How You’ll Benefit:

You’ll earn a competitive salary based on experience and join a growing team making a difference in our community. We offer comprehensive benefits as well as paid training and professional development.

Our benefits include:

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
  • Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!

What We’re Looking For:

  • High School diploma required. Additional education and certifications a plus.
  • 1 year of direct care experience, personal care and/or CNA experience, preferred
  • Must have valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance and a good driving record
  • Will successfully complete and maintain our training curriculum, which includes (but is not limited to) the following:
    • CPR/First Aid
    • Crisis Intervention Techniques
    • Medication Administration
    • OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
    • Seizure Management
    • Core competencies and other trainings relevant to position

    If you’re a compassionate, energetic DSP seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website:  www.eastersealsucp.com