Direct Support Caregiver

About the role

Mentor Community Services, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist people with their personal hygiene
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Skills

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

Benefits

• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off plus holiday pay
• Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job security at an established, growing company
• Learning and development: we invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need

Pay & schedule

• Shift Type: Full-Time
• Site Location: Eagles Watch ICF, Holly Hill, FL 32117
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.75