Direct Support Specialist — Community Caregiver

Sevita; Saint Albans (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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. REM Community Services seeks a direct support professional to provide compassionate care in residential or program settings, assisting with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support: provide assistance per service plans and support socialization, health maintenance, and daily living activities.
• Records: accurately document progress and review logs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets: make cost-effective purchases within the individual's budget and preferences.
• Relationships: maintain professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers; greet visitors and uphold Sevita service standards.
• Reporting: report abuse/neglect and medical/behavioral incidents per policy and external requirements.
• Rights: safeguard rights, respect confidentiality, and follow universal precautions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Boundary setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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. REM Community Services seeks a direct support professional to provide compassionate care in residential or program settings, assisting with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.