Direct Support Specialist - Help People Thrive

Sevita; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita's Mentor Community Services provides community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will join a mission-driven team and help individuals live well with daily living assistance, health maintenance, and socialization support.

The role focuses on delivering person-centered care within residential and program settings, documenting progress, and building respectful relationships with individuals and families.

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

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

Skills

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months of experience in human services

Must be 18 years of age

Job description

Sevita's Mentor Community Services provides community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will join a mission-driven team and help individuals live well with daily living assistance, health maintenance, and socialization support.

The role focuses on delivering person-centered care within residential and program settings, documenting progress, and building respectful relationships with individuals and families.