What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at REM?
Are you motivated by relationships and your impact on other people? Do you want to provide direct support to help people live fulfilling, independent lives — and make a career out of it?
EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER
- Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand (with Dayforce Wallet), Full benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
- Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
- Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
- Paid Training: Receive paid training during orientation and while training within the program you were hired for
DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional, you’ll provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to help them live well in their community and environment. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.
THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER/DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL
- Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants
- Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA
- Education: No High School Diploma required
- Experience: No experience required
- Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
- Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
- Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance required for day and evening shifts
Apply today as a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional and explore careers, well lived at REM.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Long Prairie, MN (Required)
Work Location: In person