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IDD Direct Services Instructor / Direct Support Professional - Full-Time

Watauga Opportunities, Inc.
Jefferson, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

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DESCRIPTION:

  • Responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities meet their goals.
  • Provide adaptive skills training, positive integrative community experiences, and related educational activities.
  • Keep accurate records and documentation of daily activities and progress for each participant as required by service standards. Implement participants’ goals according to their individual plans.
  • Assist participants with maintaining employment by providing vocational skills training with a focus on job expectations.
  • Act as an advocate and communicate professionally with other agencies, families, staff, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to effectively work with adults with developmental disabilities.
  • High school diploma and two years of experience in related area.
  • Background check, MVR check, Driver's License with acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle required.

DETAILS:

  • Full-Time. Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3:30pm.
  • Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vacation/Holiday/Personal paid time off, Matching Retirement, Life Insurance, Travel Reimbursement, Wellness Benefit, etc.

A Watauga Opportunities application must be completed to apply. Application may be found online at WWW.WOIWORKS.ORG and submitted through email or fax. To apply in person at our Jefferson location, call 336-489-8585 and schedule an appointment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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