Direct Support Professional - Independent Contractor (NB)
About The Position
InReach is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) working as an independent contractor to support a male individual with developmental disabilities in the Charlotte area (28227). The DSP will provide Community Networking Services for 14 hours per week on a flexible schedule. The role includes providing companionship, care, and support, assisting with home living, promoting social roles and healthy social habits, facilitating community integration, medication assistance and monitoring, and transportation to day programs, work sites, and community activities. This is an independent contractor position. Contractors receive a 1099 tax form and use a third-party Contract Management vendor for direct deposits. Contractors are responsible for additional fees for state-required training, Occupational Accident Insurance, and the vendor’s administrative services.
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 intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) population.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction and assistance in home living environments.
- Help the individual identify and acquire valued social roles.
- Facilitate community integration.
- Help the individual develop healthy social habits.
- Dispense medication and monitor dosages.
- Transport and accompany the 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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Education Level
High school or GED
