Caregiver / DSP | Paid Training | Part-Time Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) Day Shift (7AM-7PM)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services is hiring Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with mental and behavioral health needs in a group home setting in the Asheville, North Carolina area. The position is described as part-time weekend work, with a 12-hour day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Paid training is provided, and prior caregiving experience is not required. The role provides individualized, person-centered support focused on client safety, health, and well-being. Employees follow each client's Person Centered Plan and behavior support plan, assist with daily living, and support independence and social skills. Work may include local transportation to appointments, shopping, and community outings, completing documentation, responding to emergencies, and helping clients communicate, including with adaptive tools when needed. Appalachian Community Services provides mental health, behavioral health, substance use, and developmental disability services in seven western North Carolina counties, including walk-in, psychiatric, substance abuse, and crisis services for adults and children.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Reliable vehicle with insurance.
- Ability to work scheduled shifts.
- Physical ability to work in a variety of environments, including navigating stairs and other barriers in private residences.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in direct care, caregiving, home health, behavioral health, or related support roles is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily individualized care focused on client safety, health, and well-being.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and routine support.
- Follow each client's Person Centered Plan (PCP) and behavior support plan.
- Support clients in building independence, daily living skills, and social skills.
- Transport clients to appointments, shopping, and community outings.
- Complete daily documentation and incident reports accurately and on time.
- Respond to crisis situations and emergencies with professionalism and empathy.
- Support clients with communication needs, including adaptive communication tools when needed.
- Perform additional duties as required to meet client needs.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Medical coverage through Anthem.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
- Vision coverage through EyeMed.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- 401(k) or Roth IRA through Empower.
- Financial planning and education services.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
- Educational assistance, based on eligibility.
- Advancement and career development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
