Covenant Case Management Services

Full-Time Direct Support Professional

Monroe, NC - Contracted

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 moment's notice. Our ideal contractor is someone who loves getting down on a child's 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 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 $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.

 

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.

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