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

  • -DSP 1st Shift (Part Time)

    Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6am-10am

    -DSP Weekend Shift (Full Time)

    Schedule: Weekend, 8am-8pm

  • -DSP 3rd Shift (Full Time)

    Schedule: Fri-Sun, 11pm- 9am

    -DSP Weekend Shift Supervisor (Full Time)

    Schedule: Sat & Sun, 9am-9pm

  • -DSP Third Shift (Full-Time)

    Schedule: Mon-Thur, 11pm- 9am

    -DSP Third Shift (Full-Time)

    Schedule: Seven on/Seven off, 11pm- 9am

    -DSP Weekend Shift (Part-Time) x 3

    Schedule: Sat & Sun, 9am-9pm

Irene Wortham Center

  • Teacher’s Assistant (Full Time) x 4

    Schedule: Mon-Fri, within the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm

    Infant Room

    Qualifications – High School Diploma

  • -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.