Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, with stated pay of $14.46–$15.00 per hour in the job description. Nevins provides person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Mecklenburg County. The professional supervises individuals during activities on campus and in the community, supports skill development, and implements individual goal plans and behavior programs. The role contributes to participants’ learning, safety, community engagement, and progress toward personal goals.

What you'll do

• Supervise individuals during activities, breaks, meals, and leisure
• provide individual or group instruction
• adapt materials and techniques
• monitor performance and safety
• adjust task complexity and retrain as needed
• implement goal plans and behavior programs
• assess needs, strengths, and preferences
• write and update training plans
• document daily and monthly progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

developmental disabilities

person-centered care

skill development

behavior programs

community support

charlotte nc

nevins

full-time and part-time opportunities

day shift

monday–friday

weekends

$14.46–$15/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are available for full-time employees.

Why this role

The posting welcomes applicants without a college diploma and encourages people with disabilities to apply; it lists one year of experience and high school or equivalent education.

About the employer

Nevins, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.