Compassionate Caregiver: Build Lives & Community

Sevita; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers a fulfilling career path. You’ll join a mission-driven team and make a difference daily by helping people grow, learn, and live well.

This caregiver role emphasizes building real relationships, taking initiative, and supporting participants with goals in budgeting, exercise, and nutrition while enabling independence and community participation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Time-management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

REM Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers a fulfilling career path. You’ll join a mission-driven team and make a difference daily by helping people grow, learn, and live well.

This caregiver role emphasizes building real relationships, taking initiative, and supporting participants with goals in budgeting, exercise, and nutrition while enabling independence and community participation.