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Direct Support Professional

Community Workforce Solutions
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026 CLOSED ON 7/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Community Workforce Solutions?

Instilling hope, inspiring greatness, and supporting futures since 1964.

Full-Time | Monday - Friday | $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Do you enjoy helping others, building meaningful relationships, and making a difference in your community?

Community Workforce Solutions is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to join our Pathways Adult Day Program as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you'll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build skills, participate in community activities, develop friendships, and work toward personal goals in a positive and engaging environment.

What You'll Do

  • Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe, positive, and engaging environment
  • Lead meaningful activities that promote independence, socialization, and personal growth
  • Assist participants in working toward individual goals
  • Provide support in both one-on-one and group settings
  • Maintain accurate daily documentation
  • Transport participants safely in a 12-15 passenger van as needed

What We're Looking For

  • A caring, patient, and dependable individual who enjoys working with people
  • Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid North Carolina driver's license
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 10-25 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and remain active throughout the day

Benefits

Full-time, permanent employees are eligible for:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan

If you're looking for rewarding work where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that truly cares.

About Community Workforce Solutions

Community Workforce Solutions is a private, nonprofit organization that has been serving North Carolina communities since 1964. Our mission is to instill hope, inspire greatness, and support futures by empowering individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment and independence.

We are proud to be accredited by CARF and committed to creating opportunities that help people thrive at work, at home, and in their communities.

Community Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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