Empowering Direct Support Specialist

Sevita; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

401K

On-Demand pay

PTO/Sick Time

Employee discounts

Insurance plans

Job summary

Sevita, including ResCare Community Living, seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care in residential settings. You will assist with daily living activities, health maintenance, and skill development for individuals served, within program plans.

Responsibilities include documentation, safety, and supporting community integration. Must be 18+, with a high school diploma and some human services experience preferred.

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.
• Direct Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Maintenance: Vehicles, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Repair, Safety.
• Safety: Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sevita, including ResCare Community Living, seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care in residential settings. You will assist with daily living activities, health maintenance, and skill development for individuals served, within program plans.

Responsibilities include documentation, safety, and supporting community integration. Must be 18+, with a high school diploma and some human services experience preferred.