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 a patient, encouraging, and supportive Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide individualized, one-on-one care in Albemarle, NC (Zip Code: 28001). 

Our ideal contractor is warm, understanding, and skilled at offering gentle encouragement in social settings. Because he can be shy and quiet when meeting new people, you will provide a comfortable, supportive presence to help him build confidence. Your primary focus will be assisting him with practical independence skills—such as budgeting, logging receipts, banking, and shopping—while fostering his social connections and community involvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Money Management & Life Skills: Assist with budgeting, tracking and logging receipts, navigating bank visits, and making mindful purchasing decisions during shopping trips.
• Community Networking: Accompany and support him on community outings, mall visits, and social activities, offering gentle encouragement to interact and build confidence.
• Day Support & Daily Living: Provide hands-on guidance with independent living routines, personal organization, and goal progression within his supportive living home.
• Safety & Goal Progression: Partner with care coordinators, family members, and support teams to follow individualized service plans and foster greater independence.

Schedule & Pay Rates This 1099 Independent Contractor position pays:
• Community Networking: $16.25 per hour
• Day Support: $17.25 per hour

Work Schedule:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Community Networking)
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Day Support)

Qualifications
• Contractor Status: Must be willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience: Experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, life skills coaching, and financial/budgeting guidance preferred.
• Transportation: Valid North Carolina Driver’s 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 $16.25/hr for Community Networking and $17.25/hr for Day Support, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in Albemarle, NC, empowering a kind young man to strengthen his life skills, enjoy his community, and thrive with purpose.

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.