Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Superior, WI
  • time-alarm-solid 03-01-2024

Job Description

Join our mission-driven team at Sevita as a Direct Support Professional. As a caregiver, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, and behavioral challenges. You'll help them grow, learn, and live well, fostering meaningful relationships and enabling their participation in the community.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on support to individuals with daily activities and personal care.
  • Assist in achieving developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
  • Facilitate community integration and engagement in recreational activities.
  • Respond to behavioral challenges with compassion and effective strategies.

Requirements

  • No formal education required, high school diploma preferred.
  • Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills.
  • Patience, reliability, and responsibility in caregiving.
  • Driver's license is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package, 401(k) with company match.
  • Time Off: Paid time off and holiday pay for work-life balance.
  • Network of Support: Caring supervisors and job security in a stable, growing company.
  • Learning and Development: Training opportunities for career advancement.