Direct Support Professional (FT - Evening)
About the role
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. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person‑centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. As a caregiver, you’ll take pride in rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, develop meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve, experience ownership and trust from leaders, take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and support participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. You’ll also assist with personal hygiene and support individuals who may have behavioral challenges or other complex needs.
Responsibilities
- Help individuals grow, learn, and live well
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- Experience ownership and trust from 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 with personal hygiene
- Support individuals who have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Skills and Behaviors
- Communication, adaptability, multi