Job description

Direct Support Associate

Position Status: Part - Time

Location: Hayesville, NC

Education Requirements: Candidate must have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Experience Requirements: Candidate must be a motivated team player, flexible, creative, dependable and reliable. Candidate must have related experience in providing direct supports but not preferred. Qualified applicants must be 18 years or older, have a current driver’s license, reliable transportation and are able to pass background check.

The Arc of NC is seeking a passionate, hardworking, self-motivated individual to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Hayesville area. This is a part time position working 10-15 hours a week.

Responsibilities: A Support Associate will work directly with and support individual’s with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with the desired outcome of assisting the individual in becoming integrated into his/her community and maintaining the least restrictive environment/lifestyle while providing support and assistance with learning or maintaining desired skills outlined in the Individual Service Plan. As a Support Associate, you will be expected to identify individual’s strengths, needs, and goals. Ensure the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and document outcomes accurately and timely, in accordance to Medicaid guidelines.

The Arc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Providing direct supports but not preferred.: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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