Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Learning and Development

Job summary

Sevita is seeking compassionate caregivers to help individuals grow, learn, and live well. You’ll assist with daily living, hygiene, and community involvement while building meaningful relationships with participants and their families.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience in human services or direct care. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Support participants with behavioral challenges and complex needs in a compassionate manner.
• Help participants set and pursue developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Foster community involvement and meaningful activities to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Time-management

Patient

Compassionate

Reliable

Responsible

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL

• 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

• 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