Caregiver for Behavioral Group Home

Mentor Community Services Caregiver DSPMentor 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. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.Work Location for this specific posting is North Hills area of San Fernando Valley Caregiver DSP for Behavioral Group Home Pay Rate: $18.47 per hour (for this specific group home)Schedules are regular and consistentPlease read EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS carefully - if your application/resume does not show the required experience we will not be able to move forward with your application. We want to meet all qualified applicants!THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU'LLBe proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live wellDevelop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serveExperience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what's right for participantsTake initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activitiesSupport participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutritionYou'll assist the individuals in a group home setting 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.EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREERCompetitive Pay: Starting range is currently at $18.47/hour up to $20/hour (pay rate determined by which group home location you work in), plus annual increases, Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week, including health benefits and 401(k) with a 3% company match, vacation pay, holiday pay, moreTime Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work ; All group home staff (full-time and part-time) get double-time holiday pay !Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing - and want to reward staff who work well with training and advancement/promotions.Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company with advancement opportunitiesLearning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling careerWHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SEVITAEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent;DSP Year 1 and DSP Year 2 certifications - PREFERREDExperience REQUIRED: At least 6 months-1 year experience in direct care of individuals with developmental disabilities (such as Autism, Down's syndrome, etc.) - AND - must have some experience working with severe behavioral challenges such as verbal and physical aggression, running away, and so on.Skills: Behavioral de-escalation, knowledge of client rights and advocacy, strong communication skillsClearances: must be able to pass applicable criminal and driver history background checks and a pre-employment physical and TB test.Characteristics: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsibleLicenses: Valid CA Driver's license; must have driver history of at least one year as a licensed driver (in any US state)AVAILABILITY: All positions require working at least one weekend shift (some schedules include both weekend days) on a regular basisRelevant experience includes: Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA, DSP with Developmentally disabled populationApply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.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.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.