Direct Support Professional
Sevita · Alcoa, TN
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Direct Support Professional
@ SevitaDirect Support Professional
About the job
Sevita provides community-based health services for individuals with disabilities. The role involves supporting personal care, behavioral needs, and fostering independence. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to growth and quality of life for clients and staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Six months human services experience
- Communication skills
- Patient and compassionate
- Valid driver's license
Qualifications
- Reliable and responsible
- Adaptability and teamwork
- Time management skills
- Willingness to support behavioral needs
- Access to vehicle with insurance
Full job description
• Hourly Pay $15.56
• Site Location: Alcoa, TN
• Hours/Shift: Saturday & Sunday 4PM-8AM (16hr shifts)
THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL
Male Preferred
- 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
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.
EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER
- Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
- Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
- Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
- Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
- Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
- Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.
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.
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.
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.