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. 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

• 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
• Assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
• Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

Skills

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management

Requirements

• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Benefits

• 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 and tools/training for a fulfilling career

Pay

$16.00 an hour; Pay on Demand available

Schedule

Schedule varies (20+ hours per week)