Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-Time

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.

The right part-time job can be the start of something bigger. As a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Sevita, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence. We're looking for caring people who want meaningful work that fits around school, family, or another commitment and who may be starting a career helping others

Starting Pay: $18.65/hour, On-Demand Pay Options Full-time Location: Columbia, MO

Who Thrives Here We hire for character and teach the skills. You don't need a background in caregiving, but you do need:

• A real desire to make a difference in someone's life
• Patience, compassion, and respect for each person's choices
• Dependability, because the people we support count on you for every shift
• Interest in human services, nursing, psychology, social work, special education, or therapy fields

What We Offer

• On-Demand Pay: access your earnings before payday
• Consistent part-time shifts you can plan around
• Comprehensive paid training and certification
• Hands-on experience that builds toward careers in healthcare and human services
• A path to full-time and leadership roles as you grow
• $500 referral bonus for every eligible hire you refer

What You'll Do

• Help individuals with everyday routines, meals, and personal care
• Administer medications after completing required training and certification
• Encourage independence and life skills, such as cooking, budgeting, and self-care
• Join individuals for outings, errands, and community activities
• Record daily notes and follow each person's support plan
• Build trusting relationships and be a steady presence individuals can count on

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED, or 5 years of documented caregiving experience
• Valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history
• Reliable, insured vehicle
• Able to pass required background checks
• Caregiving, CNA, childcare, or volunteer experience is a plus, but not required

About Sevita Sevita provides home and community-based services that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex needs live well. We believe every person deserves a full life, and every team member deserves a fulfilling career.

If you're looking for part-time work with real purpose, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to start your journey with 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.