Direct Support Professional

Mentor Community Services, 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.

About the role

Fill-in / as-needed position at $19.45/hour. 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
• Assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Requirements

• 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 & Behaviors

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible

Benefits

• Competitive pay with 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 participants and your wellbeing
• Stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and development opportunities, including tools and training for a fulfilling career

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S. with a team of 40,000. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life and have made this our mission for over 50 years.