Direct Support Professional for IDD

The Direct Support Professional for IDD position is located at the Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC), just north of Pittsboro and next door to Chatham Park, where a variety of new amenities are now available (e.g., Lowe's Foods, People's Coffee, Greek Kouzina, the Refuel station). We're at the intersection of peaceful country living and busy modern life, where we can take advantage of both lifestyles.

On our 79 acres, we serve 15 autistic adults with higher support needs.

They live in two homes on our beautiful farm, where we also have a barn, a potting shed, and a greenhouse to provide plenty of year-round activities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to serve this unique, vulnerable population, while collaborating with our dedicated and compassionate staff.

We are a diverse community, united by our desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

There is no more meaningful way to use your professional skills.

Plus, we have plenty of free parking and a commitment to work-life balance.

Come and join our community!

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.

We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources.

We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research.

We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1,200 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $600.00 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $600.00 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

See eligibility for Sign-On Bonus below in the Special instructions section.

The primary purpose of this position is a direct care staff member who works directly with adults with autism in this residential/vocational facility and their families to provide training in the areas of of self-help, communication, social and leisure skills, vocational skills, behavioral support and independence.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Since this position is a direct care staff member who works with autistic adults with higher support needs, individuals in this position must have the highest standards for ethical care of this vulnerable population, demonstrating integrity, reliability, and a deep commitment to maintaining the best possible quality of life for our residents.

This position also requires the skill and desire to work well as part of a team, the demonstrated capacity to give and receive clear communication, and the emotional maturity to benefit from constructive feedback.

We will provide the necessary training specific to our context so that the staff member becomes competent in person-centered care and the day-to-day implementation of the TEACCH model.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Professional and/or caregiving experience with autistic, disabled, and/or senior adults is preferred.

The ideal candidate has experience with both autism and dementia.

Required Licenses/Certifications Driver's License Special Physical/Mental Requirements Selected candidate should also be able to communicate well, both written and orally, with others, with or without accommodation.

It should also be noted that there is a great deal of physical effort involved in this position as well as the requirement to be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions with or without accommodation.

This position has been designated as essential to University operations.

Employees in this position are considered Mandatory Employees of the University, meaning they are required to work during adverse weather conditions.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Carolina Living and Learning Center, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Valid NC Driver's License, Weekend work Special Instructions ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form.

Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found Quick Link