Direct Care Support Professional

Case Management Services, LLC; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Case Management Services seeks an energetic Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide one-on-one care for a high-energy, non-verbal child with autism in Albemarle, NC. You will supervise, engage in development activities, and support daily routines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, can pass background checks, and hold a valid NC driver's license. Positions offer CLS and respite hours with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Contractor status: willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Physical stamina: able to run, move quickly, maintain constant activity.
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: experience with non-verbal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Active supervision & elopement safety to prevent running away.
• Life skills development such as potty training and mealtime routines.
• Play and engagement at eye level to build trust and engagement.
• Coordinate with care coordinators and family to maintain structured routines and track progress.

Skills

Physical stamina

ASD experience

Active supervision

Patience & warmth

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

About Covenant Case Management Services
At Covenant Case Management Services, our mission is to serve our community through education, advocacy, and partnership to fuel purpose-filled futures. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, joyful place to thrive, we provide holistic, compassionate, whole-person care to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to overcome limitations and realize their dreams.

We consider those we serve an extension of our family and our independent contractors an essential part of our team.

About the Role & Location

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). In this role, you will work directly with a high-energy child with autism who is non-verbal, helping him develop foundational life skills while keeping him safe and engaged.

Because this young member has a consistent pattern of eloping (running away) and requires 24/7 supervision, we need someone physically active, alert, and capable of keeping up with his movement at a moment's notice. Our ideal contractor is someone who loves getting down on a child's level to play, bringing warmth, patience, and high energy to every session.

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

• 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 standard background check.

Why Contract With Us? As a 1099 Direct Support Professional earning $16.65/hr for CLS and $15.00/hr for Respite, you will have the opportunity to make a direct, life-changing impact in Albemarle, NC, giving a young boy a safe environment to learn, play, and thrive with purpose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Covenant Case Management Services actively encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We believe diversity strengthens our ability to serve individuals and families with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Covenant Case Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees, contractors, and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.