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. The role of a Direct Support Professional involves helping people grow, learn, and live well by developing meaningful relationships with the individuals they serve. This position focuses on supporting participants to be part of the community, enjoy their favorite activities, and achieve developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. Caregivers will also assist with personal hygiene and support individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, committed to helping everyone live a full, more independent life through quality services and individualized supports. The company has been fulfilling this mission for over 50 years, with 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination
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
- Competitive Pay
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
