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Direct Support Professional

Sevita · Kenner, LA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$11.75–$12.25/hrPart-time

About the role

Sevita 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

  • Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
  • 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

Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

Qualifications

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

Skills

  • None specifically listed, but strong communication, adaptability, and multi-tasking skills are required

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

  • $11.75-12.25

Schedule

  • Not specified, but likely PRN (as indicated in job title)

Benefits

  • 401(k) with a 3% company match
  • Paid time off plus holiday pay
  • Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
  • A stable job at an established, growing company
  • We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

Behavioral Expectations

  • Patient
  • Caregiving
  • Reliable
  • Responsible

Vehicle

  • Valid Driver's license for at least a year

Application

Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.

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