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.

What you'll do

• 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
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Schedule

• Evening shift available - Tues/Wed 3pm-11pm & Sun 7am-11pm
• 32 hours per week

Pay & benefits

• Pay Rate: $17.00 per 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
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills & behaviors

• Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible