Alternate Family Living - Contractor

PORT Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Asheville, NC is seeking an Alternate Family Living Contractor to join our Individual and Community Services team. You will provide a stable, caring home for a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities and possibly mental health challenges, supporting daily living skills and community integration.

As an AFL provider, you will supervise, guide, and promote independence, helping residents pursue goals and meaningful community involvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license, reliable transportation and vehicle insurance are required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail and dependability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily living skills.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support.
• Promote independence and self-sufficiency.
• Encourage choice-making and self-advocacy.
• Support community involvement and social engagement.
• Assist with volunteer, employment, and recreational opportunities.
• Foster meaningful relationships and community connections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Position Snapshot

Location: Asheville, NC

Schedule: Full Time with the individual residing in your home

Work Setting: In-home with occasional travel into the community

Position Type: Full Time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Alternate Family Living Contractor to join our Individual and Community Services team in Asheville, NC.

As an AFL provider, you will have an individual come to live with you who possesses intellectual developmental disabilities and/or possibly mental health challenges. Our supported individuals each have their own identities with varying levels of needs and we pride ourselves on connecting people with the “right fit”. You will offer a stable and caring home where they can live, grow and integrate into the community working toward goals of daily living skills/independence. Depending on the supported individual, he/she may attend a day program or receive other services in addition to what the AFL will be providing with residential services.

CNA or DSP Experience is preferred!

This is an opportunity for an independent contractor and is not an employment position.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain daily living skills.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support.
• Promote independence and self-sufficiency.
• Encourage choice-making and self-advocacy.
• Support community involvement and social engagement.
• Assist with volunteer, employment, and recreational opportunities.
• Foster meaningful relationships and community connections.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s license, reliable transportation and vehicle insurance required
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are a must!

Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.

For Eligible Positions, Our Total Rewards Package May Include

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery.

Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing.

Alternative Family Living