Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Roanoke Rapids, NC - ASL Fluent

aboundhealth; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Weekly pay

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Scholarship program

Company events

DSP community activities

Insurance and 401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Gastonia, NC. Fluency in American Sign Language is required.

The role includes helping with ADLs, community participation, and behavioral support to help clients live independently. The company offers paid training, weekly pay, and opportunities for growth, with a signing bonus and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks.
• Comfortable supporting shy individuals and building rapport.
• Ability to drive for community outings (required).

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintaining schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Skills

ASL Fluency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $16.00-18.00-/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus (potential based on hours worked)

Please note, this specific opening requires fluency in American Sign Language.

Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.

What You’ll Do

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintaining schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Schedule Details

Monday & Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & DSP community activities
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Comfortable supporting shy individuals and building rapport
• Ability to drive for community outings (required)

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required — we provide paid training and support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.