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Direct Support Professional

Part-time

Sevita

Sidney, OHPart-time$17/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17/hr
Location
Sidney, OH
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Driver's License Minimum 1 Year Post PermitValid Driver's License

Job overview

Sevita is hiring a Direct Support Professional. Sevita's REM Community Services provides community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional role offers rewarding work helping participants grow, learn, and live well while building meaningful relationships, supporting personal hygiene, budgeting, exercise, and community involvement.

Key focus areas include Assist participants with personal hygiene and daily living tasks, Support individuals with behavioral challenges and complex needs, and Help participants achieve developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.

Important skills include Communication, Adaptability, Multi-Tasking, Collaboration, Time-Management, and Patient.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationAdaptabilityMulti-TaskingCollaborationTime-ManagementPatientCompassionateReliableResponsible

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMinimum 18+ AgeSix Months Experience Intellectual Disabilities Behavioral Health or Mental HealthValid Driver's LicenseDriver's License Minimum 1 Year Post PermitProof of Full Coverage Vehicle InsuranceAccess to Registered Vehicle With Proof of InsuranceClean Driving Record Meets Insurability Policy

Benefits

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.

Hire wage is $17 hourly

This position requires someone who has had a Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit) and a clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy.

Proof of full coverage vehicle insurance and reliable personal vehicle is required.

Positions include weekend shifts as scheduled

Part Time

Every other weekend 8a-2p

Friday 2p-10p with every other Sunday 5p-10p

Thursday, Friday, with every other Saturday 10p-8a

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.

EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

  • Pay on Demand

  • Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.

  • 401(k)

  • Paid time off for full-time employees

  • Holiday pay.

  • Employee Referral Program

  • 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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent , proof of education is required

  • Age Requirement: Minimum 18yrs of age

  • Experience: Six months of experience Intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health

  • Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management

  • Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

  • Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Come join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals. Apply Today!

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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