Direct Support Caregiver

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Requirements

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Valid driver’s license held for at least one year (post-permit) and a clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Skills

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management

Behaviors

• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible

Benefits

• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off plus holiday pay
• Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and development investments and tools/training provided

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time
• Tuesday 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Wednesday 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Every other Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM