Full-Time Direct Support Professional

Covenant Case Management Services • Monroe, NC

21d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Case Management Services is seeking an energetic, vigilant, and playful Direct Support Professional to provide specialized one-on-one care to a high-energy, non-verbal child with autism in Monroe, North Carolina. The role focuses on helping the child develop foundational life skills while keeping him safe and engaged. The child has a consistent pattern of eloping and requires continuous supervision, so the contractor must be alert, physically active, and able to respond quickly. The position involves getting down to the child's level to play with warmth, patience, and energy.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Day Support is paid at $19.00 per hour, with respite care paid at $15.00 per hour as needed. Required core hours are 40 hours per week and are flexible; respite work depends on contractor availability.

Requirements

• Must be willing to contract 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 with potty training, eating meals at the table, and completing age-appropriate personal tasks.
• Play and interact 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

• Education Level: High school or GED