Evening Direct Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Sevita; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita in Louisiana is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care within residential settings. You will assist with daily living activities, health maintenance, and community integration, supporting up to several individuals per program.

Responsibilities include medication administration when assigned, documentation, and maintaining safety and confidentiality. This role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a supportive environment.

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.
• Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals' Assets: Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference.
• Relationships: Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sevita in Louisiana is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care within residential settings. You will assist with daily living activities, health maintenance, and community integration, supporting up to several individuals per program.

Responsibilities include medication administration when assigned, documentation, and maintaining safety and confidentiality. This role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a supportive environment.