Direct Support Professional - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Sevita; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking compassionate Direct Support Staff to empower individuals with diverse abilities in community and home settings in Ames, Iowa. In this role, you’ll provide person-centered support with daily living skills, community integration, and social and recreational activities, while promoting independence, safety, and dignity.

You’ll collaborate with families and care teams, follow individual service plans, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person-centered support in community and home settings.
• Ability to document progress and follow individual service plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support and promote independence.
• Support community integration and social activities.
• Collaborate with families and care teams to implement plans.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Sevita is seeking compassionate Direct Support Staff to empower individuals with diverse abilities in community and home settings. In this role, you’ll provide person-centered support with daily living skills, community integration, and social and recreational activities, while promoting independence, safety, and dignity. You’ll collaborate with families and care teams, follow individual service plans, and document progress. Sevita offers paid training, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, inclusive culture where empathy and collaboration are valued and your work truly improves lives.