Direct Care Worker - Stenton/West Oak Lane (Weekends)

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Continuing education and training

Wellness workshops and EAP

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

JEVS Human Services in Philadelphia is hiring Part-Time Direct Care Workers at $17.69 per hour. No experience required; paid training is provided, and you will help adults with disabilities live more independent, meaningful lives.

Daily tasks include meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, and facilitating community activities. Shifts may include weekends and holidays in 24/7 home settings, offering valuable hands-on experience in human services.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Support up to three adults with disabilities in home settings.
• Engage in community activities and adhere to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living needs such as meal prep, light housekeeping, and errands.
• Provide companionship and support independence.
• Accompany individuals to community activities and events.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Motivated

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day - Join the JEVS Direct Care Team! JEVS is one of the largest and most respected non-profits in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives. We’re looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated people to join our team as Part-Time Direct Care Workers - $17.69/hour.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• No experience required - we provide paid training!
• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in human services.
• Build strong, rewarding connections with the individuals you support.

What You'll Do

• Support up to three adults with disabilities in a warm, home setting.
• Assist with daily living needs such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands.
• Accompany and engage individuals in community activities, volunteer opportunities, and events.
• Encourage independence and celebrate achievements, big and small.

What To Expect

• Each day brings something new and rewarding.
• Because our homes operate 24/7, scheduling may include weekends and holidays.
• The work can be physically and emotionally demanding at times - but the difference you make in someone’s life is immeasurable.

If you are caring, reliable, and ready to be part of something bigger, JEVS is the place for you.

DSP Shifts Available

• Sun-Thurs 12a-8a (40 hr's weekly) Sprague A
• Sat & Sun 9a-9p (24 hr's weekly) 1336 Cheltenham
• Sat & Sun 9a-9p (24 hr's weekly) 1336 Cheltenham

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license is a must

What's In It For You

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (if applicable based on weekly hours worked)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus

The base pay for this position is $17.69 per hour! Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it's like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.