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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Direct Support Professional for IDD

🇺🇸 Pittsboro, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ July 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Direct Support Professional for IDD. This part-time role involves working directly with autistic residents with higher support needs at the Carolina Living and Learning Center, providing support to help them live as independently as possible while collaborating with a dedicated team.

Highlights

  • Provide direct support to autistic adults with higher support needs in a residential setting.
  • Assist residents to live as fully and independently as possible, offering person-centered care.
  • Work as part of the TEACCH Autism Program at the Carolina Living and Learning Center in Pittsboro, NC.
  • Position is part-time, with 20 hours per week and evening shifts, schedule to be determined.
  • Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour with temporary appointment duration of 6 to 11 months.
  • Requires demonstrated competencies to perform the job and high ethical standards in caring for a vulnerable population.
  • Preferred experience includes professional or caregiving work with autistic, disabled, and/or senior adults, especially with autism and dementia.
  • Strong teamwork, communication skills, and emotional maturity are essential.
  • Training in the TEACCH model and person-centered care will be provided.
  • Position is within a diverse, compassionate community focused on improving quality of life for residents.