Overnight & Afternoon Direct Support Specialist

Mainerafting; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits for full-time

Paid training

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sevita is hiring for overnight and afternoon shifts in Maine, offering 12-hour overnights from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and afternoon hours from 12:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. As a caregiver, you will train, assist and supervise individuals in living skills, recreation, and daily activities in residential and community settings. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year in human services, a valid Maine driver’s license for at least 1 year, and being 18+.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence for minimum 1 year.
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age.
• Successful clearance of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
• Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Facilitate working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings or providing transportation to work or activities.
• Work closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sevita is hiring for overnight and afternoon shifts in Maine, offering 12-hour overnights from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and afternoon hours from 12:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. As a caregiver, you will train, assist and supervise individuals in living skills, recreation, and daily activities in residential and community settings. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year in human services, a valid Maine driver’s license for at least 1 year, and being 18+.