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Direct Support Professional

Part-time

Sevita

Council Bluffs, IAPart-time$15.25/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15.25/hr
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Sevita is hiring a Direct Support Professional. Sevita’s REM Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, building meaningful connections, supporting daily living tasks, and championing inclusion while delivering compassionate, quality care.

Key focus areas include Empower individuals to achieve personal and developmental goals, Build meaningful connections as a trusted mentor and advocate, and Take initiative and make a difference daily.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18 Years Old, High School Diploma Or Equivalent, and Access To Registered Vehicle. Important skills include Empower Individuals, Build Meaningful Connections, Take Initiative, Champion Inclusion, Support Daily Living, and Community Compassion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Empower IndividualsBuild Meaningful ConnectionsTake InitiativeChampion InclusionSupport Daily LivingCommunity CompassionPatienceAssist With Personal HygieneReliable AttitudeResponsible AttitudePatient and Kind ApproachCompassionate ApproachCommitment to QualityCompassionReliabilityCoachingAdvocacy

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or EquivalentAccess to Registered VehicleProof of Auto InsuranceValid Driver's LicenseBackground Checks Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Direct Support Professional

Open Interview Events

When: EVERY Monday

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: 300 W Broadway, Suite 107, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Starting Pay: $15.25/hour | Part-Time | On-Demand Pay

What You'll Do

  • Empower individuals to achieve their personal and developmental goals, from budgeting and nutrition to community involvement and recreation.

  • Build meaningful connections—become a trusted mentor, advocate, and friend to those you support.

  • Take initiative and make a difference every day, with the trust and support of leaders who value your ideas.

  • Champion inclusion: Help people access their communities, attend events, and pursue their favorite activities.

  • Support daily living: Assist with meal prep, medication, Personal care, and outings—helping participants enjoy life to the fullest.

  • Show your community compassion and Patience: In addition to assisting in general

  • Daily Living Skills, some of our exceptional individuals will also need help with personal hygiene. Some individuals may also have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

Why Thrive with Sevita

  • On-Demand Pay/Daily Pay: No need to wait—get your wages as you earn them!!!

  • Pay Rate: $15.25/hr

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, and 401(k) with company match for full-time (32+ hours/week)

  • Growth Opportunities: Build your leadership skills with training, mentorship, and nationwide career paths

  • Recognition & Rewards: Referral bonuses and a supportive team that celebrates your contributions

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Vehicle: Access to a registered vehicle with you during all shifts to transport individuals

  • Auto Insurance: Must be able to provide proof of insurance

  • Driver's License: Valid Driver's license for at least one year without restrictions. We can not accept a learner's permit or an intermediate license

  • Successful clearance of background checks

  • A reliable, responsible attitude

  • A patient and kind approach with our individuals

  • A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

Ready to make a real difference? Apply today and discover a career, well lived, at 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.

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