Direct Support Professional Part-Time
About the role
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sevita believes every person has the right to live well and everyone deserves a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. Sevita has pursued this mission for over 50 years, with 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Help people 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 such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
- Assist with personal hygiene
- Support individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
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
Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Time-management
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Responsible
Benefits
- Competitive pay: 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
- Network of support: supervisors who care deeply about participants and your wellbeing
- Job security: stable job at an established, growing company
- Learning and development: investment in your development with tools and training for a fulfilling career
Pay
$17.30 per hour
Schedule
Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 am‑3:00 pm; Every Other Weekend 7:00 am‑3:00 pm