Direct Support Staff

Job overview

The Direct Support Staff role is onsite in Winton, NC, at the Hertford Multipurpose Home; staff live onsite while on shift, working three to four day or night shifts per week. Pay starts at $31,200 per year, with the posting noting that salary depends on education and experience. Methodist Home for Children provides safe, nurturing homes and programs for youth and families across North Carolina. The staff member mentors and supports young men in a structured residential setting, helping them build discipline, accountability, and life skills. The role contributes to a safe, supportive home environment and long-term success plans through daily guidance, activities, and collaboration with youth, families, and community partners.

What you'll do

• Implement the structured model of care
• model respect, responsibility, and resilience
• maintain a safe and positive living environment
• work with youth, families, and community partners on long-term success plans
• support schoolwork, daily activities, and life skills training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support staff

youth mentoring

residential care

life skills

juvenile services

winton nc

methodist home for children

$31,200+

onsite shifts

nights

weekends

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays and time off
• medical, dental, and vision options
• health care flexible spending account
• 403(b) with employer match
• life insurance
• credit union membership
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

The schedule includes three to four day or night shifts per week, with staff living onsite during shifts; the posting specifies nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Methodist Home For Children is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.