Join our team
Working at Irene Wortham Center offers an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of our consumers and residents - a life changing experience is just part of the job.
We are dedicated to attracting and retaining the best talent, staff, and board members to serve our consumers. Staff receive competitive hourly wage, a $500 signing bonus. Benefits for full-time and some part-time staff include, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b) participation, and more.
Open Positions
Irene Wortham Residential Center
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DSP 1st Shift (Part Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am-10am
DSP Split Shift (Full-Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am-10am,
back 4p-8p
DSP 2nd Shift (Full-Time) x 2
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am-10am
DSP Weekend Shift (Full Time)
Schedule: Weekend, 8am-11pm
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DSP 1st Shift (Part-Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am-10am
DSP 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 4pm-11pm
DSP 3rd Shift (Full Time) x 2
Schedule: Fri-Sun, 11pm- 9am
DSP Weekend Shift Supervisor (Full Time)
Schedule: Sat & Sun, 9am-9pm
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DSP Third Shift (Full-Time) x 2
Schedule: Seven on/Seven off, 11pm- 9am
DSP 1st Shift (Part-Time) x 2
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am-10am
Med Tech 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm
Med Tech 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 3pm-9pm
DSP 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm
DSP 2nd Shift (Full-Time) Schedule: Mon-Fri, 3pm-9pm
DSP Supervisor Weekend Shift (Full-Time) Schedule: Sat-Sun, 7am-11pm
DSP Weekend Shift (Full-Time) Schedule: Sat-Sun, 7am-11pm
DSP Weekend Shift (Part-Time) Schedule: Sat-Sun, 9am-9pm
Irene Wortham Center
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Teacher’s Assistant Infant (Full Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, within the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm
Qualifications – EDU-119 w/n 6 mon
Teacher’s Assistant 2-3 year old (Full Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, within the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm
Qualifications – EDU-119 w/n 6 mon
Teacher’s Assistant Pre-School (Full Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, within the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm
Qualifications – EDU-119 w/n 6 mon
Teacher’s Assistant Float (Full Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, within the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm
Qualifications – High School Diploma
NC Pre-K Teacher’s Assistant (Full Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, within the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm
Qualifications – Associates in Early Childhood
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ADA Assistant Coordinator (Full-time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5p
Qualifications- Bachelors Degree-
2 years experience with IDD community
DSP First Shift (Full Time)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Community Networking Specialist First Shift (Full Time)
**Need 1 person in Polk County**
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Qualifications – Experience preferred. Clean driving
record and insurance required.
We currently offer full-time, part-time, and PRN positions in each of our four divisions.
Job applicants must possess a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license. A background check and drug test will be required. The Irene Wortham Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Hours:
Administrative Offices 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Adult Day Activity Center are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Early Learning Center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round, except on scheduled Buncombe County School Holidays and Teacher Work Days.
Residential homes are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and have 3 shifts.
Supported Employment coaches and employees work on a schedule that fits with that of the various employers.
NOTE: Download and open job application with Adobe Acrobat Reader to be able to fill and submit.
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Applications can also be printed, filled out, and returned to the admin office at 916 W Chapel Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Resumes may be attached, but leaving areas of the application blank may result in the application being excluded from consideration. It is very important that the application be signed and dated before submission.