Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Baltimore, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, a caregiver role focused on helping individuals grow, learn, and live well. The role involves developing meaningful relationships with participants, empowering them to engage with the community and enjoy activities, and supporting them with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. Additionally, the professional will assist individuals with personal hygiene and provide support to those with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita seeks compassionate, patient individuals who find meaning in this work and offers a promising future within the company.

Requirements

• Had a Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit)
• Clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills
• Adaptability skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient behavior
• Compassionate behavior
• Reliable behavior
• Responsible behavior
• Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience Intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health

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

• Pay on Demand
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job Security: A stable job at an 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