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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Direct Support Professional for IDD

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ December 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Direct Support Professional for IDD to provide direct care and training to autistic adults with higher support needs at the Carolina Living and Learning Center. The role involves supporting residents in self-help, communication, social, leisure, vocational skills, behavioral support, and fostering independence while collaborating with a dedicated staff team.

Highlights
  • Provide direct care and training to autistic adults in a residential/vocational setting.
  • Support development in areas including self-help, communication, social and leisure skills, vocational skills, behavioral support, and independence.
  • Work on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, part-time at 20 hours per week.
  • Hourly pay rate of $15.00 for a temporary appointment of 6 to 11 months.
  • Position requires integrity, reliability, ethical care, team collaboration, clear communication, and emotional maturity.
  • Work includes outdoor activities and physical tasks such as stooping, bending, and moving items.
  • Preferred experience working with autistic, disabled, or senior adults, especially with autism and dementia.
  • Training will be provided on person-centered care and the TEACCH model implementation.
  • Position is part of the TEACCH program under a department focused on patient care, education, and research.
  • Must demonstrate necessary competencies and commitment to quality of life for residents.