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. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with the individuals you support
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, meals, medication reminders, and daily routines
• Encourage independence through life skills such as budgeting, communication, nutrition, and healthy living
• Support community involvement, recreational activities, and social engagement
• Provide patient, respectful support to individuals with behavioral or complex needs
• Create a safe, positive, and supportive home environment
• Work alongside your team to help individuals achieve their personal goals

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Five years of documented caregiving experience (or a valid driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle)
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license (held for at least 1 year)
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to providing quality care

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Five years of documented caregiving experience (or a valid driver's license and access to a registered, insured vehicle)
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license (held for at least 1 year)
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to providing quality care

Skills

• Compassion
• Patient
• Dependable
• Team player
• Flexible
• Adaptable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Referral bonuses

Pay

$19.65/hour

Schedule

Full-time