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 organization believes every person has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career. Joining a mission-driven team, employees will create meaningful relationships and help individuals grow, learn, and live well. This role involves developing relationships with participants, empowering them to be part of the community and enjoy activities, and supporting them with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. Direct Support Professionals also assist with personal hygiene and support individuals facing behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, dedicated to helping people live full, more independent lives for over 50 years, serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S. with 40,000 team members.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Must have had a valid Driver's License for at least one full year
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: $18/hour
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with a 3% company match
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
