Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Spokane, WA

91d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sevita believes every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. The role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate. The Direct Support Professional will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, develop meaningful relationships with individuals served, experience ownership and trust, take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The role also includes assisting people with personal hygiene and supporting individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges faced. This mission has been carried out for more than 50 years by 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills
• Adaptability skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient demeanor
• Compassionate demeanor
• Reliable
• Responsible
• 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

• Helping people grow, learn, and live well
• Developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Taking initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Assisting people with their personal hygiene
• Supporting individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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