Direct Support Specialist

Join Sevita as a Direct Support Lead in our Community & Social Services team, supporting individuals with diverse needs to live independently and with dignity. You will oversee daily care, mentor Direct Support Professionals, coordinate person-centered service plans, and ensure high-quality, trauma informed support in home and community settings. Collaborate with families, clinicians, and community partners, monitor documentation and safety, and advocate for individual goals. Sevita offers a supportive, growth oriented culture with training, development, and a meaningful opportunity to impact lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and coaching to individuals in home and community settings
• Lead and mentor Direct Support Professionals to ensure quality, person-centered care
• Develop, implement, and monitor person-centered service plans and goals
• Coordinate with families, clinicians, and community partners to support individual needs
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and compliance with agency and regulatory standards
• Support individuals with daily living skills, healthcare routines, and community integration
• Model and use trauma-informed, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques
• Monitor health, safety, and risk, and respond promptly to incidents or concerns
• Assist with scheduling, training, and performance feedback for direct support staff
• Advocate for individual rights, preferences, and access to community resources

Required Skills

• Person-centered planning
• Behavioral support implementation
• Care coordination
• Electronic documentation and reporting
• Medication administration (per policy)
• Crisis de-escalation techniques
• Team leadership and staff coaching
• Basic healthcare and ADL support
• Community resource navigation
• Regulatory and documentation compliance