Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Clinton, IA

95d • Onsite

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sevita believes every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. The role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate everyone. The position offers rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing meaningful relationships with individuals served, and experiencing ownership and trust from leaders. The role requires taking initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. You’ll 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 is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges faced. This mission has been upheld for more than 50 years, with a team of 40,000 members innovating and enhancing care for 50,000 individuals across the U.S.

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 (minimum 1 year old)
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

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: $17.00/hour
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

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