Direct Support Professional
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, you will help people grow, learn, and live well while building meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve. You will support participants in pursuing developmental goals, including budgeting, exercise, and nutrition; help them participate in their community and enjoy their favorite activities; and assist with personal hygiene. The role may involve supporting individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita describes the work as a stable caregiving career with supervisory support and opportunities for learning and development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
- Preferred: six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination.
- Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination.
Responsibilities
- Help participants grow, learn, and live well.
- Build meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
- Help participants take part in the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
- Support participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene.
- Support individuals who may 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 and holiday pay.
- Supervisors who support participants and employee wellbeing.
- Learning and development, including tools and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
