Direct Support Professional Part-Time
About the role
THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU'LL 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. You'll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you're compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
Responsibilities
- Help participants grow, learn, and live well
- Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- 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
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license held for at least one year (post-permit)
- Clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita's insurability policy
- Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Qualifications
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
- Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
- Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
Pay
$17.00 per hour. Part-time positions available.
Schedule
South Amherst/Part time 30 hours; Mon/Wed/Fri 6a-2p every other Sat/Sun 8a-2p
Benefits
- 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 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