As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their personal goals and participating in community activities. You will also support them with personal hygiene and manage behavioral challenges.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably six months of experience in human services or direct care. Key skills include communication, adaptability, and teamwork.
high schoolTeamworkCompassionateCommunicationMulti-taskingAdaptabilityReliableResponsibleTime-managementPatient
Job description
Pay Class
Hourly, with
Benefits
Hours: Nights|
Monday -
Wednesday 7P-7A and
Thursday 7P-1A
Site
Location: Greeneville Area, "Sweet Afton"
Rate of
Pay: $14.25-15.56 D&S 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. 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
Competitive
Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
Time
Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
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 in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance Apply today and explore careers, 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.
