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Become a Alternative Family Living (DSP) with Abound Health

Make a Lasting Impact by Welcoming Someone into Your Home and Daily Life
Location: Asheville, Hendersonville & Surrounding Western Communities
Position Type: Contract
Organization: Abound Health

Abound Health is hiring Alternative Family Living Direct Support Professionals to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As an AFL Direct Support Professional (DSP). you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

This opportunity is ideal for individuals or families who value routine, enjoy community involvement, and are committed to helping someone build confidence and daily living skills through steady, relationship-based support.

What Is Alternative Family Living?
AFL is short for Alternative Family Living. AFL is a residential setting such as a single-family home, condo, townhouse, modular home or apartment. The AFL setting is sometimes referred to as an AFL home.

The staff who lives in the AFL home that is getting paid to provide services to the Client is the AFL Direct Support Professional (DSP).

AFL is a residential service provided in the primary residence of an AFL DSP (and their family) who receives reimbursement for the cost of care. This service is designed to provide care and support in a home environment for persons diagnosed with intellectual, emotional, and/or developmental disabilities.

What Youll Do as an Alternative Family Living contractor
Provide a safe, stable, and welcoming home
Support daily living skills, routines, and healthy habits
Offer mentorship, companionship, and emotional support
Encourage community involvement and recreational activities
Help the individual stay active through walkable, local outings
Collaborate with Abound Health to follow person-centered plans
Promote independence, dignity, and personal growth

Why Become an AFL?
Transform a Life: Help an individual grow their independence and confidence
Build Deep Connections: Form a meaningful, long-term relationship
Work From Home: Provide support while maintaining your own routines
Receive Support & Compensation: Alternative Family Living receive a daily stipend and ongoing training
24/7 Support: Abound Health provides emergency support, respite coordination, and clinical consultation

Alternative Family Living Requirements
To qualify, families must:
Be North Carolina residents (Asheville, Hendersonville area strongly preferred)
Be at least 21 years old
Pass required background checks (FBI, child abuse, criminal)
Complete home inspections and meet safety standards
Provide personal and professional references
Participate in interviews and a matching assessment
Be willing to include the individual in meals, routines, activities, and family life

Training Provided at No Cost
All Alternative Family Living families receive:
Abound Health-approved Alternative Family Living Orientation
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Medication Administration (if applicable)
Individual Rights & Person-Centered Planning
Ongoing annual training (e.g., trauma-informed care, dignity & respect)

Additional Details
Contract Position: AFL Direct Support Professional (DSP) are independent contractors
Flexible Matching: We work closely with you to ensure compatibility
Ongoing Support: 24/7 emergency assistance, respite options, and case management

How to Apply
If youre interested in supporting an individual through Alternative Family Living Program or want to learn more about becoming an AFL provider please contact: demetrik.wilson@aboundhealth.com

Abound Health proudly supports inclusive, diverse families of all backgrounds and compositions. Join us in building relationships that change lives one home at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.