Direct Care Professional

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 $17.00 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.

Positions include weekend shifts as scheduled

Full Time

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

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

• 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!

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Addendum:

• CS New Jersey – Refer to: CS NJ Addendum – Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429

• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in The State of New Jersey; however, in the event the person lives in another state and is commuting, they must have a valid driver’s license in good standing for the state in which they live.

• At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required

• All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion.

• Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, as well as completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

• Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.

• Shall be at least 18 years of age.

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.