Direct Care Professional

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

About the role

• Be proud of rewarding work helping 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 and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (proof of education is required)
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Six months of experience (intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health preferred)
• Valid Driver's license held for at least 1 year (post permit) with a clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
• Proof of full coverage vehicle insurance and reliable personal vehicle

Skills

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

Schedule

• Part Time: 2p-9p
• Every other weekend

Pay

$17 hourly

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 established, growing company
• Learning and Development: Investment in your development and tools/training for a fulfilling career