Direct Support Professional - Independent Contractor (WH)
About The Position
Who We Are: InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with i ntellectual and/ or developmental disabilities. We Offer : Competitive Wages Flexible Scheduling Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses Extensive Training Program We Hire: Direct Support Professionals (DSP s ) willing to make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, care, and support . We Need: InReach needs a DSP (Independent Contractor) for a male Individual with Developmental Disabilities in the Charlotte area, 28215. Staff will provide Day Support Services for 18 hours a week. Schedule: Wednesday-Friday: 6 hrs/day OR Tuesday-Thursday 6 hrs/day Pay Rate: DS: $22.52/hr What You'll Do : Instruction and assistance in home living environments. Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles. Facilitat e community integration. Help individual develop healthy social habits. Dispens e medication and monitoring dosages. Transport and accompany individual to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities. All InReach applicants must have a high school diploma (or GED), a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check. One to two years of experience with the I/DD population preferred. This DSP position is an Independent Contractor position. Independent Contractors receive a 1099 tax form and use a third-party Contract Management vendor for their direct deposits. Additional fees required for Contractors include paying for state-required training, Occupational Accident Insurance, and administrative fees for the Contract Management vendor.
Requirements
- high school diploma (or GED)
- valid driver's license
- successfully pass a drug screen and background check
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience with the I/DD population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Instruction and assistance in home living environments.
- Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles.
- Facilitate community integration.
- Help individual develop healthy social habits.
- Dispens e medication and monitoring dosages.
- Transport and accompany individual to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Scheduling
- Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses
- Extensive Training Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
