Direct Support Professional
Mission
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.
About the Role
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. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
Responsibilities
- Assist people with their personal hygiene
- Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Behaviors
- Patient
- Caregiving
- Reliable
- Responsible
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: 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 well-being
- 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
Pay
Pay on Demand
Schedule
FT Day/Overnight (7a-3p Sun, 7a-3p/11p-7a Mon, 7a-3p Fri, & 7a-3p Sat)