Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Training and development opportunities

Career stability with Sevita

Job summary

Sevita in Virginia is seeking a caregiver to support individuals with developmental disabilities and help them live well. You’ll assist with daily personal care and promote participation in community activities while building trusting relationships with participants.

The role offers pay of $15 per hour, full-time benefits, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and multitask in a caregiving setting.

Responsibilities

• Help with daily personal care and hygiene.
• Support participants with goals in budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide compassionate support.
• Work with supervisors to ensure participant wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Time-management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sevita 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

Pay is $15/hour

• 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
• 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

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.