Direct Care Support Professional

Case Management Services, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Case Management Services is seeking a patient Direct Support Professional (1099 Contractor) to provide one-on-one care in Raleigh, NC for a school-aged boy. You’ll supervise, support daily living skills, and guide transitions with positive engagement and routine-focused strategies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with care coordinators and family, using structured routines, and applying positive behavior support to reduce stress and foster independence, all while meeting schedule

Qualifications

• Contractor status: must be willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Experience: experience supporting youth with developmental needs and implementing structured routines (preferred).
• Transportation: valid North Carolina Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance (required).
• Screening: ability to pass standard background check.

Responsibilities

• Routine & Transition Support: Provide adult supervision and positive prompting to help guide smooth transitions between activities, such as school preparation, homework, meals, and bedtime.
• Daily Living Skills: Prompt and assist with personal hygiene, following step-by-step directions, and maintaining a consistent daily schedule.
• Creative & Stress Redirection: Utilize positive interests, such as conversations about dogs, as a comforting distraction to help de-escalate stress or focus during challenging moments.
• Goal Progression: Collaborate with care coordinators and family members to foster independence, routine consistency, and personal growth.

Skills

Direct support

Positive behavior support

Routine guidance

Youth support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 a patient, engaging, and attentive Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide one-on-one care in Raleigh, NC (Zip Code: 27604). In this role, you will support a school-aged young boy who thrives on routine and enjoys drawing, playing on his tablet, and watching Sonic the Hedgehog.

The ideal contractor is skilled at using creative engagement and positive distraction—such as talking about dogs, which he loves—to help reduce stress during challenging moments. Your focus will be on providing structured adult supervision, assisting with daily life skills, and smoothly guiding transitions throughout his routine.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine & Transition Support: Provide adult supervision and positive prompting to help guide smooth transitions between activities, such as school preparation, homework, meals, and bedtime.
• Daily Living Skills: Prompt and assist with personal hygiene, following step-by-step directions, and maintaining a consistent daily schedule.
• Creative & Stress Redirection: Utilize positive interests, such as conversations about dogs, as a comforting distraction to help de-escalate stress or focus during challenging moments.
• Goal Progression: Collaborate with care coordinators and family members to foster independence, routine consistency, and personal growth.

Schedule & Pay Rate

• Community Living & Supports (CLS): $17.50 per hour

Work Schedule
During the School Year: Flexible scheduling between 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM (up to 15 hours per week).
During School Breaks / Summer: Flexible scheduling throughout the day (up to 28 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Contractor Status: Must be willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience: Experience supporting youth with developmental needs, implementing structured routines, and using positive behavior support techniques 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 $16.00/hr for CLS, you will have the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact in Raleigh, NC, helping a young boy navigate his daily routine with confidence, ease, and 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.