Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

REM Community Services, a Sevita affiliate, is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist 4–6 individuals in residential settings with daily living, health maintenance, and community activities. You will document progress per individual plans and support social, behavioral, and transportation needs.

This non-exempt, hourly role can be full-time or part-time. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets: Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
• Relationships: Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights: Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age

Job description

REM Community Services, a Sevita affiliate, is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist 4–6 individuals in residential settings with daily living, health maintenance, and community activities. You will document progress per individual plans and support social, behavioral, and transportation needs.

This non-exempt, hourly role can be full-time or part-time. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18, and basic computer skills.