Direct Support Professional

Job overview

Direct Support Professional at Sevita in Shelby, NC. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary of $0.0 per hour. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. This role involves providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting them with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and community integration. The goal is to empower individuals and enhance their independence.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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.

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

shelby nc

full-time

caregiver

human services

direct care

community living

support services

patient care

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.