Direct Support Caregiver
About The Position
As a Direct Support Caregiver at Sevita, you help people grow, learn, and live well by building meaningful relationships and supporting their personal goals. You help participants take part in the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and support developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The role also includes assistance with personal hygiene and support for individuals who may have behavioral challenges or other complex needs. Sevita describes the work as an opportunity to take initiative and exercise ownership and trust while helping participants.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred.
- Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
- Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
- Support participants in growing, learning, and living well.
- Help participants take part in the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
- Support developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene.
- Support individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs.
Benefits
- Pay on Demand.
- Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Support from supervisors who care about participants and employee wellbeing.
- Job security at an established, growing company.
- Development opportunities, tools, and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
