Direct Support Professional
About The Position
REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, offers community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization believes in empowering every person to live well and fostering fulfilling careers for its team members. As a Direct Support Professional, you will join a mission-driven team, building meaningful relationships and supporting individuals in their growth, learning, and overall well-being. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, dedicated to helping people live full, more independent lives through quality services and individualized supports, regardless of the challenges they face. The company has been committed to this mission for over 50 years, with 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- Valid Driver's License for at least one year post permit
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report that meets Sevita's insurability policy
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination
Responsibilities
- Help people grow, learn, and live well
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- 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) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- A stable job at an established, growing company
- Investment in your development and provision of tools and training for 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
