Direct Care Professional

Sevita • Mount Vernon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well. 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’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Six months of experience in Intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health preferred
• Communication skills
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Valid Driver's license
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
• Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit)
• Clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
• Proof of full coverage vehicle insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Helping people grow, learn, and live well
• Developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals served
• Taking initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Assisting people with their personal hygiene
• Supporting individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• Pay on Demand
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED