Direct Support Specialist

Appalachian Community Services (ACS) an ncgCARE partner, provides mental health, substance abuse and intellectual/developmental disability services to individuals and families within the seven western counties of North Carolina. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well-being of consumers in a safe and respectful environment.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include counseling and psychiatry, substance use treatment, mobile and residential crisis stabilization, intensive in-home, community support teams, peer support and group homes.

Starting rate of $12/hour

Paid training

Paid mileage

Full time, Part time schedules

Health insurance for full time employees

Dental insurance for full time employees

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Disability insurance

Paid time off for full time employees

Employee referral program bonus

DSPs provide direct support services, companion services and/or respite care to young adults and adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Services are provided to the clients at home and/or in the community setting, in accordance with the Person Centered Plan (PCP).

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are directly supervised by a Team Leader, as well as the IDD Program Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists individuals in learning and developing new skills.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for the consumers.

Assists the consumer with attaining goals in order to have positive outcomes as described in the individual's PCP.

Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques.

Performs or assists the consumer with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the ISP.

Completes accurate documentation of the services.

Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned.

TRAINING:

All employees will be required to complete the mandatory training for state compliance purposes. All training can be completed on-site or virtually with monetary compensation.

COMPETENCIES:

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Responsible work ethic and good communication skills

Compassionate and caring

Minimum age requirement of 18 years.

Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and communicate effectively.

Ability to work in a variety of environments, ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.

Appalachian Community Services (ACS) an ncgCARE partner, provides mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental disability services to individuals and families within the seven western counties of North Carolina. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well-being of consumers in a safe and respectful environment.

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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Family Medical Leave

Pay Transparency

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.