Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Lincoln Park, PA

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About The Position

Sevita is hiring a Direct Support Professional to help individuals grow, learn, and live well. The role involves building meaningful relationships, supporting participants’ personal hygiene, and helping them work toward developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. Direct Support Professionals also help participants take part in their communities and enjoy activities they favor. The people supported may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. No certification is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible behavior.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• No certification required.

Responsibilities

• Help participants grow, learn, and live well.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
• Support participants with personal hygiene.
• Help participants work toward developmental goals, including budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Help participants take part in the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
• Support individuals who may have behavioral challenges and complex needs.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $19.71 per hour.
• 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.
• Learning and development, including tools and training.

What This Job Offers

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