Direct Support Professional
ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community.
About the Role
You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. This is a driving position. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to verify at least one year of active driving history. If the current license was issued less than one year ago, candidates must provide a motor vehicle record, previous license, or other acceptable documentation demonstrating continuous valid licensure for at least one year.
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
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
- Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- At least one year of active driving history (documentation required if current license is less than one year old)
Skills & Behaviors
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Time-management
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Responsible
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $17.11/hour
- Pay on Demand
- 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 participants and your wellbeing
- Stable job at an established, growing company
- Learning and development opportunities
Schedule
Friday–Monday, 2 pm – 10 pm
Union dues: 0.5% per paycheck