Direct Support Professional

Job overview

Direct Support Professional at Sevita in Harlingen, TX. This is an onsite, part-time position with a pay rate of $9.00/hr. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. This role focuses on empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently. The Direct Support Professional will provide person-centered services, helping participants build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.

What you'll do

• 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
• Assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

sevita

harlingen tx

part-time

direct care

caregiver

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

community support

patient

compassionate

reliable

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with a 3% company match, Paid time off plus holiday pay

About the employer

Sevita is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.