Direct Support Professional

Sevita; North Canton (OH, CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Supportive supervision

Job summary

Sevita in Ohio is seeking a caregiver to join our team. You’ll help participants grow, learn, and live well while building real, meaningful relationships and taking ownership of their wellbeing.

In this full-time role, you’ll assist with daily personal hygiene, support participants with goals in budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, and encourage community participation. You’ll work with supportive supervisors and benefits include a competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred.
• Skills include communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, and time management.
• Behaviors: patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
• Vehicle: valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Help participants with daily personal hygiene and care.
• Support individuals with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Build real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve.
• Encourage participation in community activities and social events.
• Collaborate with supervisors and care teams to ensure well-being.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Time-management

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
• 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