Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Red Wing, MN

3d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional helps people grow, learn, and live well by developing meaningful relationships and supporting participants’ independence and community involvement. The role includes helping participants work toward developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, and assisting with personal hygiene. Participants may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

The schedule is Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and every other Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pay is $18.25 per hour. The position requires a driver’s license held for at least one year after the permit period, a clean motor vehicle registration record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy, and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least one year after the permit period.
• Clean motor vehicle registration record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy.
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible demeanor.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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