Group Home Caregiver

About the role

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $16/hour
• Part-time: 24+ hours per week (Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM = 24 hours)

Requirements

• Must have a valid full Driver’s License for at least 12 months after receiving your permit/intermediate license
• Willing to transport clients in company van
• Must be available to attend 1 week of paid orientation, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Must be willing to work with individuals who may display behaviors, including physical and verbal aggression

Responsibilities

• Help people grow, learn, and live well through rewarding, direct support
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Exercise ownership and trust from 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 such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Assist with personal hygiene
• Support individuals who have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• 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
• Job security at an established, growing company
• Learning and development: investment in your development with tools and training for a fulfilling career

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Vehicle: Valid Driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance