Direct Support Professional - Independent Contractor (DU)

InReach•Charlotte, NC

10d•$22 - $23

About The Position

InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. InReach needs a DSP (Independent Contractor) for a male Individual with Developmental Disabilities in the Charlotte area, 28211. Staff will provide Supported Employment and Community Networking services for 28 hrs/week. What You'll Do: Instruction and assistance in home living environments. Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles. Facilitate community integration. Help individual develop healthy social habits. Dispense 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

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.
Dispense medication and monitoring dosages.
Transport and accompany individual to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.