Empowering Caregiver: Support & Independence Champion

Sevita; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support in residential settings, assisting individuals with socialization, health maintenance, medications, and daily living activities. You will document progress, maintain confidentiality, and work within individual service plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and respectful communication with clients, families, and staff, including timely reporting of incidents and adherence to policies. A valid driver's license is required.

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 visitors; adheres to Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any abuse or neglect; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents as required.

Skills

Direct Support

Record Keeping

Relationship Building

Safety/Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months experience in human services

Must be 18 years of age

Working knowledge of computers

Valid driver’s license

Tools

None

Job description

Sevita seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support in residential settings, assisting individuals with socialization, health maintenance, medications, and daily living activities. You will document progress, maintain confidentiality, and work within individual service plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and respectful communication with clients, families, and staff, including timely reporting of incidents and adherence to policies. A valid driver's license is required.