Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Kankakee, IL

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About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, you will help people grow, learn, and live well while developing meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve. You will support participants in becoming part of their community and enjoying their favorite activities, and help them work toward developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The role also includes assisting with personal hygiene and supporting individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

This is a part-time overnight position scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. The listed pay is $19.45 per hour. Sevita describes a supportive workplace with supervisors who care about participants and employee wellbeing, as well as opportunities for learning and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help participants grow, learn, and live well.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
• Support participants in taking part in the community and enjoying their favorite activities.
• Help participants pursue developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Assist people with personal hygiene.
• Support individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

Benefits

• Pay on Demand.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Supervisors who care about participants and employee wellbeing.
• Learning and development, including tools and training.

What This Job Offers

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