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

As a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver, you’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Valid Driver's license with 1+ years' driving experience (unrestricted)

Skills

• Communication
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time-management

• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17.00/hour
• 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
• Stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and development opportunities

Schedule

Evening shift available - Monday to Friday, 3pm-11pm (32 hours per week)