Direct Support Professional

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.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Get Paid Daily!

Full-Time Overnight Shift | Starting at $18.65/hour 

Location: Perryville, MO 

Now Hiring Compassionate Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals

Looking for a stable career where you can make a real difference every day?

Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and complex needs live more independent, fulfilling lives. Whether you're experienced in caregiving or looking to start a rewarding new career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Why Join Sevita?

Starting Pay: $18.65/hour

Get Paid Daily

• Access your earnings whenever you need them with On-Demand Pay - no waiting for payday.

Paid Training Provided

• No healthcare experience required
  
• Learn valuable caregiving and professional skills from experienced team members

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and other voluntary benefits 

Paid Time Off

• Enjoy generous PTO and paid holidays so you can recharge.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to advance into leadership and specialized roles
• Nationwide career opportunities within Sevita

Referral Bonuses

• Earn extra money for referring qualified candidates

What You'll Do

As a DSP, you'll play an important role in helping individuals thrive by:

• Building meaningful, trusting relationships with the individuals you support
  
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene, meals, medication reminders, and daily routines
  
• Encouraging independence through life skills such as budgeting, communication, nutrition, and healthy living
  
• Supporting community involvement, recreational activities, and social engagement
  
• Providing patient, respectful support to individuals with behavioral or complex needs
  
• Creating a safe, positive, and supportive home environment
  
• Working alongside your team to help individuals achieve their personal goals

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED or five years of documented caregiving experience in place of education
  
• Must be at least 18 years old
  
• Valid driver's license (held for at least 1 year)
  
• Access to a registered, insured vehicle
  
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks
  
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to providing quality care

Great Fit For 

• Caregivers
• Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• CNAs
• Home Health Aides (HHAs)
• Personal Care Aides (PCAs)
• Behavioral Health Technicians
• Individuals looking to start a career in healthcare or human services

We’re looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Comfortable working with individuals with behavioral or complex needs
• Good communicators and team players
• Flexible and able to adapt in real time
• Responsible, reliable, and consistent

Make a Difference. Build a Career.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and looking for meaningful work with opportunities to grow, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career with Sevita—where every day, your work changes lives.

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.

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.