Direct Care Worker - Frankford/Torresdale (Weekends)

JEVS is one of the largest non-profits in the Philadelphia area.

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join the JEVS Team.

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We are hiring for PART-TIME Direct Care Workers – $16.35 per hour!

No experience? Don't worry! We offer paid training!

Job Overview:

• Work in a home with up to three adults with disabilities.
• Help individuals with disabilities with daily life, including cleaning, feeding, and shopping.
• Take individuals to community events, including volunteer opportunities.

Some of the obstacles of working in Direct Care

• Unpredictability is part of each day when providing care for those we support.

• Our homes are 24/7, which means that weekends and holidays will be part of scheduling.

• While contributing to the success of the lives of those that we support, it can sometimes be taxing on our own bodies and minds.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Valid driver’s license is a must

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 ( if applicable based on weekly hours worked )
• 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 $16.35 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.