Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career development

Stable employment

Job summary

Sevita’s REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Direct Support Professional in Budd Lake, NJ. You’ll provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them grow, learn, and live well, while building meaningful relationships and supporting daily goals.

With a pay rate of $19.71/hour and on-demand pay, you’ll join a mission-driven team within a stable, growth-focused organization that offers full-time benefits and career development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and multitask in a changing environment.
• Reliable and compassionate with participants.

Responsibilities

• Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well.
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve.
• Take initiative to help participants be part of the community.
• Support participants with budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Direct Support Professional

Pay Rate: $19.71/hr

Location: Budd Lake, NJ

On-Demand Pay

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

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
• Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Vehicle: Valid Driver's license with 1 year of driving experience.

NO certification required

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.