Pay rate: $17.81/hour plus mileage reimbursementÂ
This position covers the Whittier, Pico Rivera, Montebello, and East LA areasÂ
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Are you an active individual who is looking for a position that is rewarding and fun? You found it!
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Caregiver/Direct Support ProfessionalÂ
Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join our mission. Based in community settings, within a program, 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.
- Provide one-on-one positive and friendly companionship while doing outings in the community - activities include things like going out to eat, museums, movies, run errands, going to local parks, and other recreational activities the individual is interested in
- Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shoppingÂ
- Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, social skills, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilitiesÂ
- Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GEDÂ
- Must be minimum of 18 years of ageÂ
- Six months of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferredÂ
- Valid CA driver’s license in good standing (no exceptions)
- Access to a reliable vehicle with proof of valid insurance and registration
- Successful clearance of background checksÂ
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you doÂ
- Availability we are looking for: generally between 2pm and 9pm on weekdays and during the daytime on weekends
Why Join Us?
- Position is part-time, about 20 hours average per week, possibility to get more hours may open up
- "On-Demand" pay: you have the option to access your pay as you earn it - it is free to you and you get a debit card; we have bi-weekly paydays with direct deposit or paper checks as wellÂ
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.Â
We have meaningful, energizing, and rewarding work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
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.Â
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