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. This role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate us all every day. 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 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. You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's license
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
