Direct Care Support Professional

Covenant Case Management Services • Albemarle, NC

1d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Case Management Services is seeking an energetic, vigilant, and playful 1099 independent contractor to provide specialized one-on-one care to a high-energy, non-verbal child with autism in Albemarle, North Carolina. The role focuses on keeping the child safe and engaged while helping him develop foundational life skills. The child has a consistent pattern of eloping and requires continuous supervision, so the contractor must be physically active and ready to keep up with his movement. The ideal contractor brings warmth, patience, and high energy and enjoys playing at a child's level.

The position offers Community Living & Supports (CLS) at $16.65 per hour and Respite Care at $15.00 per hour. Required core CLS hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Other CLS hours may be available after 2:30 PM on weekdays or weekends by mutual availability. Respite work is offered as needed based on contractor availability. Authorized service hours include up to 15 hours of in-school CLS support, 28 hours of out-of-school CLS support, and 300 annual respite hours.

Covenant Case Management Services describes its mission as serving the community through education, advocacy, and partnership, and providing holistic, compassionate, whole-person care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences and states that it is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Willingness to work as a 1099 independent contractor.
• Ability to run, move quickly, and maintain constant physical activity to keep up with a high-energy child and safely manage elopement risks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with non-verbal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, direct supervision in home and community settings to maintain safety and prevent elopement.
• Guide and assist the child with potty training, eating meals at the table, and completing age-appropriate personal tasks.
• Play and engage with the child at his eye level, using physical activity and creative play to build trust and engagement.
• Collaborate with care coordinators and family to maintain structured routines and track progress on functional developmental goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED