Direct Support Professional
About The Position
You will assist people with their personal hygiene and support 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 offers a fulfilling career where you can be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well. You will develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve, experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants, and take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities. You will also support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid SC Driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Responsible
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist people with their personal hygiene.
- Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.
- Help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
- Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
Benefits
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
