Full-Time Direct Support Professional

About Covenant Case Management Services
At Covenant Case Management Services 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.

About the Role & Location
We are seeking an energetic vigilant and playful Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide specialized one-on-one care in Monroe NC (Zip Code: 28110). In this role you will work directly with a high-energy child with autism who is non-verbal helping him develop foundational life skills while keeping him safe and engaged.

Because this young member has a consistent pattern of eloping (running away) and requires 24/7 supervision we need someone physically active alert and capable of keeping up with his movement at a moments notice. Our ideal contractor is someone who loves getting down on a childs level to play bringing warmth patience and high energy to every session.

Key Responsibilities
Active Supervision & Elopement Safety: Provide continuous direct supervision at all times to maintain safety and prevent elopement in home and community settings.
Life Skills Development: Guide and assist with potty training eating meals at the table and completing age-appropriate personal tasks.
Play & Engagement: Interact and play with the child at his eye level using physical activity and creative play to build trust and engagement.
Routine & Goal Support: Work collaboratively with care coordinators and family to maintain structured routines and track progress on functional developmental goals.

Schedule & Pay Rates
This 1099 Independent Contractor position pays:
Day Support (DSI): $19.00 per hour
Respite as needed ($15.00 per hour)

Work Schedule:
Required Core Hours:40 hours a week (Flexible)
Respite Care: As needed per contractor availability.

Qualifications
Contractor Status: Must be willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
Physical Stamina: Ability to run move quickly and maintain constant physical activity to keep up with a high-energy child and safely manage elopement risks.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
Experience: Experience working with non-verbal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred.
Transportation: Valid North Carolina Drivers License reliable personal vehicle and active auto insurance (required).
Screening: Ability to pass standard background check.

Why Contract With Us As a 1099 Direct Support Professional earning $19.00/hr for DSI and $15.00/hr for Respite you will have the opportunity to make a direct life-changing impact in Monroe NC.

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.