What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Associate - Black Mountain, NC position at The Arc of NC?
Direct Support Associate
Position Status: Part - Time
Location: Black Mountain, 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 Asheville area. This is a part time position with a flexible schedule.
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: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Buncombe County, NC (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buncombe County, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
