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. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Responsibilities
Each day, you will 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 the initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities. Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition. You will be a caregiver for people with a variety of needs, including autism, and similar conditions. Assisted living means helping with personal hygiene and providing support to individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs, including autism and related conditions. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred.
- Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance in some positions.
Skills
- Cooking, cleaning, assisting with personal care (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting).
- Ability to stay calm and problem solve in stressful situations.
- Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible.
Pay
$15.00 hourly with On Demand Pay Options. Weekly or even daily pay available.
Benefits
- Full benefits package for full‑time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match.
- Paid time off plus holiday pay.
- Network of support: supervisors who care deeply about participants and your wellbeing.
- Job security: stable job at an established, growing company.
- Learning and development: tools and training provided for a fulfilling career.
Schedule
Part‑time dayshift available. Daytime and overnight roles available.