Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Shelby, NC and Surrounding Areas

Caregiver/DSP Opportunities

Our team needs you! Immediate openings to work with individuals with disabilities and truly make a difference in their lives. At Abound Health, we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

We are actively seeking Caregivers/DSP's to provide Community Living & Supports, Supported Employment, Day Support, and Supported Living Services. Part-time and full-time hours are available. We offer flexible schedules, benefits for full-time employees, and the ability to make an impact in your community.

We currently have positions open in the following locations:

• Bessemer City
• Cherryville
• Forest City
• Kings Mountain
• Shelby

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
• Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
• Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
• Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
• Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
• Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
• Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to work independently in the community and/or the client's home
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
• Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
• CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules; Weekly Pay; Competitive Wages; Paid Onboarding Training; Scholarship Program;
• Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include: Medical; Dental; Life Insurance; 401K

$1000 Signing Bonus Details:

• $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
• $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
• Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
• Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus

If you are interested in becoming a part of our community or would like to learn more about available opportunities, please apply online or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.