Direct Support Professional
Description
At Covenant Case Management Services (CCMS), our mission is to serve our community through education, advocacy, and partnership to fuel purpose-filled futures. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, joyful place to thrive, we provide holistic, compassionate, whole-person care to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to overcome limitations and realize their dreams. We consider those we serve an extension of our family and our independent contractors an essential part of our team.
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide one-on-one Respite care for an individual in Union Mills, NC (Zip Code: 28167).
The member is ambulatory and moves independently throughout his home, but requires supportive guidance to stay on track with his daily routines and personal care. He is non-verbal and communicates using very basic sign language, gestures, and natural cues. A supportive family member lives in the home and is available to assist with communication interpretation and help manage simpler daily needs, making this a collaborative, welcoming environment. Your primary focus will be providing structured routine assistance, attentive supervision, and respectful personal care (including incontinence support) to ensure his comfort and give his family peace of mind.
Key Responsibilities
Routine & Daily Schedule Support: Guide and prompt the member through his regular daily routines, meals, and relaxing home activities to maintain stability, structure, and familiarity.
Personal Care & Incontinence Assistance: Provide compassionate, dignified assistance with personal hygiene routines, specifically managing routine incontinence care.
Patient, Non-Verbal Communication: Interact and engage comfortably using basic sign language, visual prompting, and attentive listening to his non-verbal cues and expressions.
In-Home Family Collaboration: Work in harmony alongside the in-home family member, who is on hand to assist with communication and simpler day-to-day needs.
Supervision & Safety: Provide watchful, engaged supervision while respecting his ability to move independently around his home environment.
Reliable Logging: Keep open communication with the family and CCMS coordinators, maintaining accurate, timely notes on care provided and daily well-being.
Work Schedule & Hours
This position offers true scheduling flexibility, making it an ideal role for supplemental income:
Schedule: PRN / Flexible Availability
Shift Times: Shifts are available across daytime hours, weekday evenings, and weekends.
Coordination: Specific hours are scheduled collaboratively based on the family’s respite needs and your personal availability.
Position Details & Structure
Role Type: PRN / Flexible Part-Time / 1099 Independent Contractor
Compensation: $18.00 / hour (Respite Care)
Location: Union Mills, NC (Zip Code: 28167)
Service Focus: In-Home Respite Care & Daily Routine Support
What We Are Looking For | Qualifications
Communication Skills: Familiarity with or openness to learning basic sign language; patience and intuition when supporting a non-verbal individual.
Personal Care Experience: Experience or comfort providing hands-on personal hygiene and incontinence care with gentleness, dignity, and respect.
Collaborative Mindset: Ease and comfort working in a home setting alongside an involved family member.
Contractor Status: Comfort and willingness to operate as an independent contractor under a 1099 agreement.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent (Required).
Transportation: Valid North Carolina driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance (Required).
Clearance: Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
Experience: Prior experience supporting individuals with IDD or caregiving background is preferred, but reliability and a caring heart are most valued.
Why Partner with Covenant Case Management Services?
Collaborative In-Home Setting: You are not alone—an in-home family member is present to help bridge communication and assist with simpler daily tasks.
Flexible PRN Hours: Easily coordinate shifts around another job, family obligations, or school schedules.
Rewarding Hourly Pay: Earn $18.00/hour providing vital respite relief and routine support.
Meaningful, Relational Service: Make a direct, tangible difference in Rutherford County by providing trusted, individualized care that supports both the member and his family.
Supportive Agency Culture: Join a faith-informed, community-focused team dedicated to open communication, mutual respect, and ongoing guidance.
About Covenant Case Management Services
Founded in 2010, Covenant Case Management Services (CCMS) empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to lead fulfilling, independent, and enriched lives. We covenant to serve our community through education, advocacy, and partnership, ensuring every individual and family has the resources they need to break through limitations and experience healthy, hopeful futures.
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.