Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 17,331 - 24,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $15.25

Full benefits package

Paid time off plus holiday pay

401(k) with a 3% company match

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita is looking for dedicated individuals to provide community-based services in Atlantic, Iowa. As a caregiver, you will help individuals grow and achieve their personal goals. Responsibilities include supporting personal hygiene and assisting those with behavioral challenges. This role offers an hourly rate of $15.25 and full-time benefits including 401(k) with a company match. Join a team that values compassionate and meaningful work in helping people live well.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Help people grow, learn, and live well.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
• Support participants with their personal hygiene.
• Assist individuals who face behavioral challenges and complex needs.
• Help participants achieve personal developmental goals.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Time-management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

REM 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.

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. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you\'ll find a promising future at Sevita.

Benefits and Compensation

• Hourly rate of $15.25, 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

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

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.