CLS01- Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Covenant Case Management Services is seeking a patient, kind, and dedicated Direct Support Professional to provide individualized, one-on-one respite care to a young adult in Charlotte, North Carolina (28269). The person receiving support has autism and OCD. The contractor will provide calm, reassuring assistance with daily routines and tasks, and gently redirect her when she becomes fixated on tasks or spends extended periods completing them. This is a 1099 independent contractor position providing respite care for eight hours every Saturday. Shift timing will be discussed during the initial interview. The respite rate is $15.00 per hour. The role involves supporting the individual’s safety, well-being, routine stability, and personal growth while offering relief to family caregivers and coordinating with care coordinators and family members.
Requirements
- Must be willing to work as a 1099 independent contractor.
- 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 supporting adults with autism and OCD, implementing routines, and using patient redirection techniques.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily routines and provide steady encouragement to keep task completion on track.
- Use patient, kind, and structured strategies to support OCD-related task fixations and encourage balanced transitions.
- Provide reliable supervision to ensure safety and well-being while offering respite to family caregivers.
- Collaborate with care coordinators and family members to promote consistency, routine stability, and personal growth.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
