Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Kokomo, IN

12d

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, you help people grow, learn, and live well while developing meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve. You support participants in pursuing developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, and help them participate in their communities and enjoy favorite activities. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene and supporting people who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita describes this as compassionate, patient, rewarding caregiving work, with supervisors who support participants and employee wellbeing and training to support career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help participants grow, learn, and live well.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
• Help participants take part in their communities and enjoy their favorite activities.
• Support participants with 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.
• Supervisors who care about participants and employee wellbeing.
• Job security at an established, growing company.
• Learning and development, including tools and training for career development.

What This Job Offers

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