Direct Support Professional - Independent Contractor (SB)

InReach•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

InReach is seeking an independent contractor Direct Support Professional to support a male individual with developmental disabilities in the Charlotte, North Carolina area (28227). The contractor will provide Community Living and Support and Respite Services for 28 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The listed pay rates are $20.35 per hour for CLS and $17 per hour for respite. The role includes instruction and assistance in home living environments, support in identifying and acquiring valued social roles, facilitating community integration, and helping the individual develop healthy social habits. The DSP will also dispense medication and monitor dosages, and transport and accompany the individual to and from 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 fees for state-required training, Occupational Accident Insurance, and the contract management 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 developmental disabilities (I/DD) population.

Responsibilities

Provide Community Living and Support and Respite Services for the individual.
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.