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 highly skilled, compassionate, and dependable Direct Support Professional (1099 Independent Contractor) to provide individualized, one-on-one care in Chapel Hill, NC (Zip Code: 27516). In this role, you will support Jake, a happy, good-natured, and social young man who is eager to engage with others and actively participates in learning new skills. While his verbal communication is compromised, he works hard to communicate his preferences and brings a patient, easy-going attitude to everything he does.

Jake has intensive, complex medical needs and thrives with a consistent, well-trained care provider who works seamlessly alongside his integrated care team. This role requires full, hands-on support (100% assistance) for all activities of daily living and continuous, attentive supervision while awake to monitor his health, safety, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
• Total Physical Care & ADL Support: Provide full, hands-on assistance with all daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Medical & Clinical Assistance: Assist with tube feedings (G-tube), medication administration, mobility support, and monitoring/managing his Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) seizure control device.
• Transfers & Mobility: Safely perform wheelchair transfers and provide physical assistance with movement in home and community settings.
• Vigilant Health Monitoring: Maintain close, continuous supervision while awake to monitor for symptoms and signs associated with his multiple diagnoses, ensuring prompt attention to his health, safety, and comfort.
• Community Access & Transportation: Provide safe transportation and hands-on support for medical appointments and community outings.
• Team Collaboration: Partner closely with his family/LRP, Qualified Professionals, and care management team to follow comprehensive care and medical support plans.

Schedule & Pay Rates This 1099 Independent Contractor position pays:
• Community Living & Supports (CLS): $18.50 per hour
• Respite Care: $15.00 per hour

Work Schedule:
• Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Specific allocation of CLS and Respite hours will be reviewed during the initial interview).

Qualifications
• Contractor Status: Must be willing to contract as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required). CNA, medical assistant, or specialized complex medical care experience strongly preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience supporting individuals with complex, intensive medical needs, including tube feeding, seizure management (VNS), full physical transfers, and non-verbal/adaptive communication.
• 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 $18.50/hr for CLS and $15.00/hr for Respite, you will play a vital, life-changing role in Chapel Hill, NC (27516), providing essential medical and personal support to empower an inspiring young man to thrive safely and happily.

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.