Direct Support Professional — Independent Contractor

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, providing seven hours of respite services per week to an individual in the 28214 area. Pay is $16.07 per hour. InReach provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professional provides companionship, care, and support that helps the individual build daily living skills, social habits, and community connections. The role also includes medication support and transportation to programs, work sites, and community activities.

What you'll do

• Provide instruction and assistance in home living environments
• help the individual identify and acquire valued social roles
• facilitate community integration
• support healthy social habits
• dispense medication and monitor dosages
• transport and accompany the individual to day programs, work sites, and community activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

independent contractor

charlotte nc

inreach

respite services

7 hours weekly

$16.07/hr

developmental disabilities

community integration

medication support

flexible schedule

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible scheduling, local business partnership discounts, and an extensive training program.
• Contractors are responsible for specified training, occupational accident insurance, and administrative fees.

Why this role

This is an independent contractor position with a flexible schedule and a stated seven-hour weekly respite assignment. A high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license are required.

About the employer

InReach is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.