Direct Support Professional

Job overview

Direct Support Professional, onsite, Corpus Christi, TX. The hourly wage is $9.00. Sevita provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. This role involves assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their daily lives, promoting independence, and supporting them in building skills and overcoming challenges. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, supporting individuals with behavioral challenges, and promoting community involvement.

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

High School Diploma or equivalent. Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred. Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management skills. Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible behaviors. Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

full-time

corpus christi

tx

sevita

caregiver

direct care

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

Benefits & perks

• Competitive Pay, Time Off, Network of Support, Job Security, Learning and Development

About the employer

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