Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional – Sevita

Ideal candidates are passionate about providing quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll work as part of a mission‑driven team to create relationships that motivate us all every day.

• Shift: 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; weekend availability required.
• Rate: $15.00 per hour.
• Must pass Level II background screening.
• Full‑time or part‑time; non‑exempt, hourly role.

• Position Type:
  Non‑exempt, full‑time or part‑time, hourly role.
• Scope of Role:
  • Provide direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4–6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.
• Key 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:
  Assist with socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records:
  Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs; maintain confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets:
  Make cost‑effective purchases within budget and individual preferences.
• Relationships:
  Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, case managers; greet visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting:
  Report incidents of alleged abuse, neglect, medical/behavioral events per Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights:
  Respect confidentiality, rights of persons served, practice universal precautions, assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments:
  May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information.
• Medications:
  If assigned, accurately administer or support self‑administration; document delivery; report errors and maintain medication security.
• General Health Care:
  Monitor health concerns; document; communicate with nurse or supervisor; call 911 in emergencies; follow care directives.
• Medical Supplies & Equipment:
  Follow procedures, report malfunction.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare or support meal preparation according to menus and individual choices; monitor mealtime.

• Training:
  Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor when unable to work.
• Teamwork:
  Work collaboratively, value others, be courteous, communicate openly, show respect.
• Workplace Safety:
  Maintain safe workplace; comply with safety policies and procedures; report hazards.

• Vehicles:
  Transport individuals safely; obey local laws and safety equipment; report accidents immediately.
• Housekeeping:
  Perform daily & seasonal housekeeping; maintain clean, safe environment; report hazards.
• Maintenance & Repair:
  Monitor environment; perform minor repairs; report equipment/facilities needing repair.
• Safety:
  Check water temperature; participate in safety drills; protect individuals in emergencies.

• Perform other duties as required.
• MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

• None.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Six months of experience in human services (preferred).
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Car registration and insurance if providing transportation.
• All state‑required training(s) and certification(s) completed timely.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and insurance; approved as a company driver; compliance with MVR requirements.

• Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.