Direct Support Professional: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Abound Health; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Signing bonus

Paid onboarding

Career growth

Insurance eligibility

Job summary

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Oak Island, NC to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with IDD. You will assist with ADLs, community participation, and behavioral support, helping clients live independently with compassion and reliability.

Starting pay is $16.00–$17.00/hr with a $1,000 signing bonus paid in installments after averaging 20+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto 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 with disabilities not required—paid training provided.

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 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

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Oak Island, NC to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with IDD. You will assist with ADLs, community participation, and behavioral support, helping clients live independently with compassion and reliability.

Starting pay is $16.00–$17.00/hr with a $1,000 signing bonus paid in installments after averaging 20+ hours per week.