Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule

• Positions include weekend shifts as scheduled
• Full Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7a-3p, Thursday 7a-4p

Pay

Hire wage is $17 hourly. Pay on Demand available.

Benefits

• 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: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

Qualifications

• 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 and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
• Must have had a Driver's License for at least 1 year (post permit) and a clean driving record that meets Sevita's insurability policy

Skills & behaviors

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