Direct Support Professional Part-Time

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with their personal hygiene
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
• Help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Take initiative to motivate and empower participants

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Valid driver’s license held for at least one year (post-permit)
• Clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Skills

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17.00 per 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

• Part-time: 10 hours every other Saturday and Sunday, 10a–8p (Barberton location)