Direct Support Professional - SDS / DSP Employee (NC)

InReach; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Extensive training program

Paid training hours

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

InReach is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist a male individual with developmental disabilities in the Huntersville area (ZIP 28078). Expect 20 hours per week of supported employment services, including home-living instruction, social role development, and community integration.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and completion of drug screening and background checks. Prior I/DD experience is preferred; training hours are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Drug screen and background check required.
• 1–2 years of experience with the I/DD population preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and assistance in home living environments.
• Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles.
• Facilitate community integration.
• Help individual develop healthy social habits.
• Dispense medication and monitor dosages.
• Transport and accompany to day programs, work sites, and community activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are:
InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

We Offer:

Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses

Extensive Training Program

Paid Training Hours

We Hire:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) willing to make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, care, and support.

We Need:
InReach needs a DSP / an Employee for a male Individual with Developmental Disabilities in the Huntersville area, 28078. Staff will provide Supported Employment Services for 20 hours a week.

Schedule:

Monday: 9a-12:30p

Tuesday: 6p-9:30p

Wednesday: 3:30p-6p

Thursday: 5:30p-9p

Friday: 2:30p-5:30p

Saturday: Occasional

Sunday: 3:30p-7:30p

Pay Rate: $21.70/hr.

What You'll Do:

Instruction and assistance in home living environments.

Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles.

Facilitate community integration.

Help individual develop healthy social habits.

Dispens e medication and monitoring dosages.

Transport and accompany individual to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.

All InReach applicants must have a high school diploma (or GED), a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check. One to two years of experience with the I/DD population preferred.