What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Sevita?
About Us
REM 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.
You will join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.
Job Description
- Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn and live well
- Expand your knowledge of psychology by supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness and behavioral challenges
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what's right for participants
- Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise and nutrition
You will assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you are compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you will find a promising future at Sevita.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for employees working 30 hours per week, including 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
- Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company specialized in human services
- Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
- Paid Training: Receive paid training during orientation and while training within the program you were hired for
Requirements
- Education: No High School Diploma required
- Experience: No experience required
- Skills: Communicate, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
- Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
- Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance required for day and evening shifts
We are a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. 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.
