Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Sevita is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help people grow, learn, and live well. The role involves building meaningful relationships with the people served, supporting their participation in community activities, and helping them work toward developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The Direct Support Professional also assists with personal hygiene and supports individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. The position is full-time overnight, with a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The wage is $19.43 per hour.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
- Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible behavior.
- Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
- Help participants grow, learn, and live well.
- Encourage participants to take part in the community and enjoy their preferred activities.
- Support developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
- Assist individuals 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).
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Supervisors who support participants and employee wellbeing.
- Stable employment at an established, growing company.
- Learning, development, tools, and training for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
