Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Waterloo, IA

97d • 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 deserves to have a fulfilling career. This role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate everyone daily. The position offers rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing meaningful relationships with individuals served, and experiencing ownership and trust from leaders. The role requires taking initiative to help participants engage in the community and enjoy activities, as well as supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. Additionally, the role involves assisting people with personal hygiene and supporting individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing 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 challenges faced. This mission has been upheld for over 50 years by 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across 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

• 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

• 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
• We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED