Direct Support Professional - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita in Healthcare & Medical Services, you'll provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings. In the Community & Social Services department, you will assist with daily living, personal care, and household tasks while promoting independence, safety, and community inclusion. You'll follow individualized support plans, document progress, and collaborate with families and clinical teams. Sevita offers training, growth opportunities, and an inclusive culture that values empathy, innovation, and improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings
• Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, and household tasks
• Support behavioral health and independence using approved support plans
• Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments, and programs
• Monitor and document progress, behaviors, and incidents accurately and timely
• Follow safety, infection control, and emergency procedures at all times
• Collaborate with families, supervisors, and clinical teams to adjust care plans
• Promote dignity, choice, and inclusion in all interactions

Required Skills

• Personal care assistance
• Medication reminders and documentation
• Behavioral health support
• Crisis de-escalation techniques
• Documentation and electronic charting
• Household management and ADL support
• Community integration and transportation
• Infection control and safety practices
• Communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Person-centered planning