Direct Support Professional
About The Position
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sevita believes every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. This role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate. The position requires assisting people with their personal hygiene and supporting 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. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They 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 carried out for more than 50 years by 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Six months of experience in Intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health preferred
- Communication skills
- Adaptability skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient behavior
- Compassionate behavior
- Reliable behavior
- Responsible behavior
- Valid Driver's license
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- Had a Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit)
- Clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist people with their personal hygiene
- Support 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
- Network of Support: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
