What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Sevita?
Job Title: Caregiver / Direct Support Professional
Join a Mission-Driven Team
At REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, we provide community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote Growth and Independence: Assist individuals in their daily lives, helping them grow, learn, and live well.
- Support Diverse Needs: Expand your knowledge of psychology by supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, and behavioral challenges.
- Foster Meaningful Relationships: Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve, creating a positive impact on their lives.
- Experience Ownership and Trust: Enjoy ownership and trust from your leaders to do what's right for participants, empowering you to make a difference.
- Support Participants' Goals: Take initiative to help participants achieve their developmental goals, such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
- Assist with Personal Hygiene: Provide support with personal hygiene and address complex needs with compassion and patience.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: Earn $15.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
- Benefits Package: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.
- Network of Support: Enjoy a supportive team environment with supervisors who care about the participants and your well-being.
- Job Security: Work for a stable, established company with a strong reputation in human services.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your development and receive the tools and training you need to succeed.
- Paid Training: Receive paid training during orientation and while training within the program.
Requirements:
- Education: No high school diploma required.
- Experience: No experience necessary.
- Skills: Excellent communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- Behaviors: Demonstrate patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible behaviors.
- Vehicle: Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance required for day and evening shifts.
Sevita is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
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