Direct Support Specialist: Empower Independence & Community

Sevita; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

REM Community Services, a part of Sevita, provides community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

This is a non-exempt, hourly role with duties across residential programs. Responsibilities include direct support per service plans, health maintenance, medication administration, daily living activities, documentation, transportation, and community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required/preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support per individual service plans, including socialization, health monitoring and activities of daily living.
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, transportation, shopping, and community integration.
• Accurately document progress and maintain records with confidentiality.
• Assist with medication administration or self-administration as assigned and report errors.
• Maintain safety and build relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers.
• Transport individuals in the community as needed and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age

Job description

REM Community Services, a part of Sevita, provides community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

This is a non-exempt, hourly role with duties across residential programs. Responsibilities include direct support per service plans, health maintenance, medication administration, daily living activities, documentation, transportation, and community integration.