Direct Support Professional at Sevita in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(47, 149, 144); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;">South Carolina Mentor</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;">, </span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; white-space: normal;">a part of the Sevita family</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><strong style="font-weight: normal;">, </strong>provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. <span style="background: white; white-space: normal;">If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. </span></span></span></span></p><br/><br/><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">Direct Support Professional Caregiver $14.00/hr with On-Demand Pay Options<br><br></span></strong></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">Would you like to make a difference every day in someone's life? Based in community settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, and/or bathing</span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">Qualifications for <strong>Direct Support Professional Caregiver</strong>:</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">High School Diploma or GED</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Must be a minimum of 18 years of age</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Six months of experience in human services preferred</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Valid driver's license in good standing</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Successful clearance of background checks</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">A reliable, responsible attitude</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do</span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">Why Join Us as a <strong>Direct Support Professional Caregiver</strong>?</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Full and Part-time schedules available</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">On-Demand Pay Options Available</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Full compensation/benefits package for employees working full time.</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">401(k) with company match</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Paid time off and holiday pay</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers</span></li><li style="color: #595959; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica;">Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities</span></li></ul><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); background-image: initial; background-position-x: initial; background-position-y: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">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 support that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. 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.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;">Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #595959;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply today and explore careers, well-lived at Sevita.</span></span></strong></span></p><!--_dfFormat_=html--><br/><br/><div><div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(47, 149, 144); font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;">Join Our Team<br><br></span></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;">If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join </span><span style="color: rgb(47, 149, 144); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;"><strong>South Carolina Mentor's </strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; white-space: normal;">mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived<br>. </span> </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><em>As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.</em></p></div></div>PandoLogic. Keywords: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location: Greenville, SC - 29603