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Direct Support Professional

$19.5 per hour

Sevita

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. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

 

Pay Rate: $19.50

 

Direct Support Professional Mobile
Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join our mission. Based in community settings, within a program, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

  • Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping 
  • Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration 
  • Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities 
  • Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, and/or bathing and toileting 
  • Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors 

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Must be minimum of 18 years of age 
  • Six months of experience in human services preferred 
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing 
  • Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance 
  • Successful clearance of background checks 
  • A reliable, responsible attitude 
  • A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do 

Why Join Us?

  • Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
  • Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
  • Enjoy job security with nationwide career develop ment and advancement opportunities. 

We have meaningful, energizing, and rewarding work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

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.  

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