Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Howell Township, NJ

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About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, you’ll help people grow, learn, and live well while building meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve. You’ll support participants in pursuing developmental goals, including budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, and help them participate in the community and enjoy their favorite activities.

The role also involves assisting with personal hygiene and supporting individuals who may have behavioral challenges or other complex needs. Sevita describes this as rewarding work supported by supervisors, training, and development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A 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.
• Build meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
• Support participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Help participants take part in the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
• Assist people with personal hygiene.
• Support individuals who may have 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 support participants and employee wellbeing.
• Job security at an established, growing company.
• Learning and development opportunities, tools, and training.

What This Job Offers

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