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. 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
• Assist people with their personal hygiene
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license
• One year of crisis float experience

Qualifications

• No high school diploma or equivalent required
• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

Skills

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

Behaviors

• Patient
• Caregiving
• Reliable
• Responsible

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
• 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

Pay

Full and Part Time Direct Support Professional: $20.00 per hour

Schedule

• Crisis Float (40): Sun 8am-9pm, M/Tu/W 12p-9pm, Mon/Tues 9a-3p, Wed 1p-5p, Thurs 9a-9p