Direct Support Professional, DSP

Case Management Services, LLC; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Case Management Services in Arden, NC seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide 1-on-1 support, daily living assistance, and community integration for an individual with ID. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and a supportive home and community environment.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, and documentation, with a contract schedule of 28 hours per week. Pay is $17.50 per hour in a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Experience supporting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and heart-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 support, companionship, and daily living assistance.
• Assist with personal care, daily life skills, meal preparation, and medication administration as needed.
• Foster community integration and support individual goals in home and community.
• Maintain a warm, encouraging, and supportive atmosphere.
• Keep accurate, timely service documentation per agency policies.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Patient

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Covenant Case Management Services (CCMS), we believe in helping others Thrive with Purpose. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide Community Living Support and Respite care for an individual with intellectual disabilities in the Arden, NC area. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering independence, promoting community inclusion, and ensuring a safe, supportive, and positive environment both in the home and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 support, companionship, and daily living assistance
• Assist with personal care, daily life skills, meal preparation, and medication administration as needed
• Facilitate community integration and personal goals while maintaining a safe environment
• Maintain a warm, encouraging, and supportive atmosphere
• Keep accurate, timely service documentation in accordance with agency policies

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance
• Required: Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Experience supporting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is preferred
• Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• A genuinely compassionate, patient, and heart-centered approach to care

Position Details & Benefits

• Location: Arden, NC
• Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour
• Schedule: Contract | 28 hours/week (Flexible schedule based on availability)
• Work Environment: Supportive, mission-driven team culture focused on making a real difference

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.