Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Dubuque, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Sevita as a Caregiver (Direct Support Professional) and engage in rewarding work helping individuals grow, learn, and live well. This role involves developing meaningful relationships with participants, empowering them to be active in the community, and supporting them with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. You will also assist individuals with personal hygiene and provide support to those with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita offers a promising future for compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Vehicle: Valid Driver's license (minimum 1 year old) and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

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

• Competitive Pay: $17.50/hour
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 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

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