Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Company: Sevita
Location: Maryville
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

Pay Class: Full-Time
Hours: Rotating Day and nights with every other weekend required.
D&S Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company's mission.
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The Direct Support Professional may be a full time or part time position and is considered non-exempt and paid hourly. The Direct Support Professional is responsible to provide direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.
The Direct Support Professional is responsible to provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans and may include socialization, health maintenance, medication administration and skill or behavioral development. The Direct Support Professional assists with day-to-day activities including personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
The Direct Support Professional generally works 16 to 40 hours per week as scheduled. The Direct Support Professional works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.


Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
# stays on shift until replacement arrives; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
# Complies with all established safety policies, procedures and practices and reports all work-related injuries to his/her supervisor.

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Services and Supports
# Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
# Accurately documents progress and activity; accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
# Management of Individuals' Assets: Assists with money management, as assigned, and assures safety of individuals' funds and property.
# implements Network Customer Service Standards.
# reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Network policy and external requirements.
# Health Care
# May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
# If assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments; documents health concerns; follows individual health care directives.
# Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; assures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
# Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
# Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; Employee may from time to time need to use a personal cell phone for business purposes and will be provided a stipend to cover the business costs of doing so.

Six months of experience in human services preferred. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required:
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Travel required as needed


If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record. -
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. 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.
And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.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. -

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