Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Milwaukee, WI

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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 involves helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing meaningful relationships, and supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. Caregivers will also assist with personal hygiene and support individuals with 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, aiming to help everyone live a full, more independent life through quality services and individualized supports. The company has been on 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 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) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
• Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• A stable job at an established, growing company
• We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees