Direct Care Support Professional

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic, vigilant, and playful Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide specialized, one-on-one care in Albemarle, NC (Zip Code: 28001). This role involves working directly with a high-energy child with autism who is non-verbal, helping him develop foundational life skills while keeping him safe and engaged. The position requires someone physically active, alert, and capable of keeping up with the child's movement due to a consistent pattern of eloping and the need for 24/7 supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Active Supervision & Elopement Safety: Provide continuous, direct supervision at all times to maintain safety and prevent elopement in home and community settings.
• Life Skills Development: Guide and assist with potty training, eating meals at the table, and completing age-appropriate personal tasks.
• Play & Engagement: Interact and play with the child at his eye level, using physical activity and creative play to build trust and engagement.
• Routine & Goal Support: Work collaboratively with care coordinators and family to maintain structured routines and track progress on functional developmental goals.

Schedule & Pay Rates

This 1099 Independent Contractor position pays:

• Community Living & Supports (CLS): $16.65 per hour
• Respite Care: $15.00 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Required Core Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM (CLS).
• Flexible Hours: Remaining CLS hours available after 2:30 PM on other weekdays/weekends based on mutual availability.
• Respite Care: As needed per contractor availability.

Note: Total authorized service hours include up to 15 hours in-school CLS support, 28 hours out-of-school CLS support, and up to 300 annual respite hours.

Qualifications

• Contractor Status: Must be willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to run, move quickly, and maintain constant physical activity to keep up with a high-energy child and safely manage elopement risks.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience: Experience working with non-verbal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred.
• Transportation: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance (required).
• Screening: Ability to pass a standard background check.