Direct Care Worker - Full Time Floater

Job Description

Job Description

JEVS is one of the largest and most respected non-profits in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives. We’re looking for compassionate, dependable, and flexible individuals to join our Community Living & Home Supports (CLHS) team as Direct Care Workers .

About the Role
This is a  floater position , which means you’ll bring your support and care to different homes and locations. Flexibility is key—you’ll work a variety of shifts, including weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Starting pay: $19/hour for Floaters

• Guaranteed full-time hours (40/week)

• Paid training – no experience needed!

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of others

• Opportunities to grow your skills and career in human services 

What You’ll Do

• Provide person-centered support to adults with intellectual, physical, and/or behavioral disabilities, promoting dignity, choice, independence, and self-determination.

• Assist with daily living and personal care , including meals, bathing, dressing, toileting, household tasks, medication administration, and other needs based on the individual’s support plan.

• Support community involvement and skill development by accompanying individuals to appointments, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and other community experiences.

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and welcoming home environment , while implementing individualized service plans, behavioral strategies, and health and safety procedures.

• Document and communicate effectively by completing required records, monitoring and reporting changes in individuals’ health or behavior, and working collaboratively with supervisors and the individual’s support team.

What to Expect

• Every day is different—no two shifts are the same

• Homes operate 24/7, so scheduling includes weekends and holidays

• The work can sometimes be physically and emotionally demanding, but the impact you make is immeasurable

If you’re caring, reliable, and flexible—and you want a career where every shift has purpose—this is the role for you!

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license is a must
• 1 year experience in Direct Care/Home Supports

 

What’s in it for you :

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus

The base pay for this position is $19 per hour!  Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

 

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff. 

 

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

 

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at

 

 

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.