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. The role involves helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing meaningful relationships, and taking initiative to help participants engage in community activities. Direct Support Professionals will support participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, assist with personal hygiene, and support individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, committed to helping everyone live a full, more independent life, regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. With over 50 years of mission-driven service, Sevita's 40,000 team members enhance care for 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- No High School Diploma or equivalent required for DSP role
- Communication skills
- Adaptability skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient behavior
- Compassionate behavior
- Reliable behavior
- Responsible behavior
- Valid Driver's license
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination
Responsibilities
- Help 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
- 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
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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
