Direct Support Professional

Job overview

Direct Support Professional, onsite, in Evansville, IN. Compensation is not specified. Sevita provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role exists to provide direct support and assistance to individuals in accordance with their service or program plans, helping them with daily activities and promoting their independence and well-being.

What you'll do

• 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.
• Accurately document progress and activity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost-effective and appropriate purchases.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights of persons being served.
• As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments.
• If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication.
• Monitors individual’s health.
• Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping.
• May transport individuals into the community.
• Performs other duties and activities as required.

What we're looking for

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Six months of experience in human services preferred.

Skills & competencies

full time

direct support professional

sevita

evansville in

direct care

human services

caregiver

support staff

healthcare

assistance

About the employer

Sevita is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.