Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional is a crucial role in providing direct support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, and skill or behavioral development.
• Assist with day-to-day activities such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Maintain accurate records and logs, review records to stay up-to-date on changes in service plans, and maintain confidentiality.
• Manage individuals' assets, including money management and safety of funds and property.
• Develop and maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Certifications and Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.

About Us:

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.