Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 21,309 - 30,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Paid training

Holiday pay

Career development

Advancement opportunities

Stable employment

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative unit seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide care in residential and community settings. You will train and assist individuals with daily living skills, meals, hygiene, and medication administration, while coordinating with clinical staff on plans.

We offer paid training, benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for higher pay if you have direct care experience or certifications such as CRMA. Join a mission-driven team and make a daily impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months to one year of experience in human services.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence for a minimum of 1 year.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successful background checks.
• Caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible and compassionate approach.
• Commitment to quality in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals in living skills and therapeutic recreation in residential and community settings.
• Assist with daily activities such as meal prep, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Facilitate relationships between employers and individuals served and support community involvement including transportation to work or activities.
• Work closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Would you like to become a Direct Support Professional? We provide training!

Our base wage is $18.75 /hour, but if you have direct care experience or have certifications such as Certified Registered Medication Aide, you can earn more per hour!

Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? In this role as a caregiver, you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in the success of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
• Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities.
• Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence for a minimum of 1 year
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age
• Successful clearance of background checks
• A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Health benefits for full-time employees.
• Paid training, Holiday pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
• A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
• Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities

Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!

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.