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. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Join us for Open Interviews Where: 2570 Holiday Rd Suite 120 in Coralville When: March 12th from 10am-2pm This position requires someone who has had a Driver’s License for at least 1 year (post permit) and a clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy. THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL 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 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. EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER Hourly rate of $15.25 with a full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Communication
- adaptability
- multi-tasking
- teamwork
- time-management
- Patient
- compassionate
- reliable
- responsible
- Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- Driver’s License for at least 1 year (post permit)
- clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
Responsibilities
- helping 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
- full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off plus 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
