Direct Support Professional

Abound Health; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Signing bonus

Paid onboarding & training

Growth opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Company events

Job summary

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with IDD in Hickory and surrounding areas. You’ll assist with ADLs, community participation, and behavioral support to help clients live independently.

We offer flexible schedules, weekly pay, paid onboarding, and opportunities for advancement within a mission-driven, 20+-year-old organization that values compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal and healthcare registry checks

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Hickory and Surrounding Areas ( Newton, Conover, Lincolnton)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $15.00-17.00/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus – Hickory and Surrounding Areas ( Newton, Conover, Lincolnton)

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

As a DSP, you will provide hands-on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience – you will genuinely make a difference in somebody’s life. Responsibilities will include:

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

Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)

Paid onboarding & training

Opportunities for advancement & career growth

Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs

Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older

Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.

Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks

Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary

Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

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

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $-/hour

$1,000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours/week

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.