Direct Support Professional - Independent Contractor (CM)

About the role

InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We hire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) willing to make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, care, and support.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses
• Extensive Training Program

Position details

InReach needs a DSP (Independent Contractor) for a male individual with developmental disabilities in the Charlotte area, 28214. Staff will provide Respite Services for 7 hours a week.

Schedule

Flexible

Pay

$16.07/hr

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Successfully pass a drug screen and background check
• One to two years of experience with the I/DD population preferred

Additional information

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.