Direct Support Caregiver

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

Direct Support Professional (DSP) part-time positions available in Sidney (Site 4 Mohican CT):

• Evenings: 2p–10p, 16 hrs/week (every other Monday, every other weekend, every other Friday)
• Overnight/Semi-Sleep: 10p–8a, 30 hrs/week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Hire wage is $17 hourly for awake hours, $13.45 hourly for scheduled sleep hours. Positions include weekend shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
• Help participants grow, learn, and live well by developing meaningful relationships
• 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

Requirements

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

Skills & Behaviors

• Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

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 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

Pay

• $17 hourly for awake hours
• $13.45 hourly for scheduled sleep hours

Schedule

• Part-time, 16–30 hrs/week
• Evening shift: 2p–10p (every other Monday, every other weekend, every other Friday)
• Overnight/Semi-Sleep shift: 10p–8a (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)