Alternative Family Living (DSP)

Abound Health•Asheville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Abound Health is hiring Alternative Family Living Direct Support Professionals to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As an AFL Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. This opportunity is ideal for individuals or families who value routine, enjoy community involvement, and are committed to helping someone build confidence and daily living skills through steady, relationship-based support. AFL is a residential setting such as a single-family home, condo, townhouse, modular home or apartment, sometimes referred to as an AFL home. The staff who lives in the AFL home that is getting paid to provide services to the Client is the AFL Direct Support Professional (DSP). AFL is a residential service provided in the primary residence of an AFL DSP (and their family) who receives reimbursement for the cost of care. This service is designed to provide care and support in a home environment for persons diagnosed with intellectual, emotional, and/or developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Be North Carolina residents (Asheville, Hendersonville area strongly preferred)
Be at least 21 years old
Pass required background checks (FBI, child abuse, criminal)
Complete home inspections and meet safety standards
Provide personal and professional references
Participate in interviews and a matching assessment
Be willing to include the individual in meals, routines, activities, and family life