Direct Support Life Skills Trainer
About The Position
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’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. This role involves assisting people with their personal hygiene and supporting individuals who may 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. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges faced. This mission has been upheld for more than 50 years by our 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- Must have valid Driver's License for at least 1 year post permit
- Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record
- Proof of auto insurance
- Communication skills
- Adaptability skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient behavior
- Compassionate behavior
- Reliable behavior
- Responsible behavior
- Sevita insurability policy requirements for driving
Nice To Haves
- No High School Diploma or equivalent required for Direct Support Professional role.
- NO experience in human services or direct care required. We will train you!
Responsibilities
- Help people grow, learn, and live well
- Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals served
- Help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
- Assist people with their personal hygiene
- Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
- Drive for this position
Benefits
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Tools and training needed to have a fulfilling career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
