Direct Support Professional
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 Direct Support Professional will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals served. They will experience ownership and trust from leaders to do what's right for participants, 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 their personal hygiene and supporting individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. 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 carried out for more than 50 years by 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
- 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
- High School Diploma or equivalent not required
Responsibilities
- Helping people grow, learn, and live well
- Developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals served
- Taking initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
- Assisting people with their personal hygiene
- Supporting individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
Benefits
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security
- Tools and training for development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
