Direct Support Professional at Sevita in Keokuk, Iowa

Job Description:

<div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #56c2b6;">REM Community Services</span>,</strong> a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. </span></div></div><br/><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><p style="margin: 0.25in 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.25in 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">See what a career with REM Community Services as a DSP looks like: <span style="color: #0070c0;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/828350796"><span style="color: #0070c0;">https://vimeo.com/828350796</span></a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Join us for our fall hiring event!</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When: Wednesday, September 25th from 12p-4p</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Where: 402 Main Street Keokuk, IA</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pay Rate: $14.00/hour</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU'LL</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what's right for participants</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You'll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you're compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER </span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Same Competitive Pay of $14.00/hour for All Shifts: Day or night, enjoy equal wages! Full benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SEVITA</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Must be 18+)</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita!</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 5pt 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br><em>Keywords: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Caregiver, CNA, HHA, Home Health Aide, Help at home, assisted living, human services, disability services, advocate, daily pay, weekly pay, residential, community, supported living, HCBS services</em></span></p></div><p><span style="color: #a8a8a9; white-space: normal;"> </span></p><br/><br/><p style="margin: 0px 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space: normal;">Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. <br><br>We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. <br> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0in;"><em><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; white-space: normal;">Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; white-space: normal;"><em> </em></span></p>PandoLogic. Keywords: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location: Keokuk, IA - 52632