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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Benwood, WV
Benwood, West Virginia

About this job

Care Provider( Job Number: 150000OH) Primary Location United States-WV-WVBenwood

Founded in 1988, REM Community Options provides an array of home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Through flexible, person-centered services including residential and day programs, employment services, behavior management and other supports, REM Community Options empowers individuals throughout the state to grow and succeed in the communities they call home.

REM Community Options is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join REM Community Options and The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country


Description

Come join REM Community Options in the very important work we do supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and emotional, behavioral or medical complexities. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve.


As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you'll carry out rewarding work, playing an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization. Based in community settings, DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.


DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.


Our DSPs are the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. At the end of your work day, you know you have made a difference in someone’s life.


Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make, we want to hear from you! Bring the right attitude, we’ll train you for success!


We currently have both full time and part time positions available. Evenings and Weekend shifts allow schedules to fit around school, other employment, or family commitments.

Qualifications

What we require of you:

· High school diploma or GED

· Must be 18 years of age

· Valid driver’s license in good standing required for most positions

· Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services

· Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

What we offer you:

· Full compensation/benefits package including 401(k) with company match

· A rewarding work environment with some of the best co-workers you could ask for

· Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and Annual bonus plans

· Full and Part time schedules available

· Family-oriented environment, casual dress, employee events

· Job training, career development, and advancement opportunities

· Access to jobs throughout the nation-wide Network

We have a great work environment and you’ll be surrounded with a strong and supportive team of peers, leaders and colleagues. REM Community Options is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services. With ~28,000 employees serving ~25,000 consumers in 36 states, you'll have career opportunities from coast to coast. When you join The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.

Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today!

EOE/AAE