Direct Support Professional
About The Position
D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position focuses on helping people grow, learn, and live well, fostering meaningful relationships with the individuals served. Responsibilities include supporting participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, assisting with 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, dedicated to enabling individuals to live full, more independent lives through quality services and individualized supports. With over 40,000 team members, Sevita serves 50,000 individuals across the U.S. and has been committed to this mission for over 50 years.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with 1 year driving history without restrictions
- Valid Driver's license
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Responsible
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Time-management
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
- Competitive Pay
- 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
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
