Direct Support Professional (Weekend Shift)

About the role

Would you like to work a Sunday shift 8a-9p in our residential group home with low staff to client ratio? Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life?

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
• Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities.
• Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Successful clearance of background checks

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
• A strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Skills

• Caring attitude
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Reliable, responsible attitude
• Compassionate approach
• Commitment to quality

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits for full-time employees
• Paid training
• Holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Pay

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options

Sevita

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.