Direct Support Professional

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 and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Valid Driver's License (1+ years driving experience required)
• 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
• Network of support: supervisors who care deeply about participants and your well‑being
• Job security: a stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and development: investment in your development with tools and training for a fulfilling career

Pay

• Pay rate: $16.00/hour
• On‑Demand Pay available

Schedule

Full‑time evening shift: 3 pm–11 pm (Sun‑Mon, Wed‑Fri‑Sat), 40 hours per week.