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. 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 can 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 upheld for more than 50 years by 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals all over the U.S.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- 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
Responsibilities
- Help people grow, learn, and live well
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals served
- 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
- Hourly rate of $15.25
- 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
- Investment in your development
- Tools and training needed to have 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
