Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Branchburg Township, NJ

2d • 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. The Direct Support Professional will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, develop meaningful relationships with individuals served, experience ownership and trust, take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The role also includes assisting people with personal hygiene and supporting individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Compassionate, patient individuals will 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 ongoing for more than 50 years, with 40,000 team members innovating and enhancing care for 50,000 individuals served across the U.S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
• Communication skills
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

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

• 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
• A stable job at an established, growing company
• Tools and training for a fulfilling career

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