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Direct Support Professional at Sevita
Sevita
Farmington, NM
$13+/hour
Information Technology
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Tungland, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Hiring Immediately- $13.25 per hour
THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU'LL
EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. 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.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
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.
Hiring Immediately- $13.25 per hour
THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU'LL
- Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what's right for participants
- Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER
- Competitive Pay: $13.25 per hour, Pay on Demand , Full benefits package for full-time employees , including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
- Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
- Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
- Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
- Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. 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.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
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.
$27k is below typical pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides nationally
National salary averages
$27k
↓ 23% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$26k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$44k
Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.
You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere. Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.
Hot hiring, constrained wages
Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.
Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
âš Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Senior candidates with options
Weaker for:
Entry-level candidates, Career switchers
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Watch out for
Wage disconnect:
Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
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High churn
Growth, flat pay
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Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market
Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.
+17%
10yr growth
765,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent
Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.
Labor data: BLS 2024