(Direct Care) Direct Support Professional NEEDED for part time/full time positions

Mentor Community Services
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professional - Day Program
Compensation - $20.00 per hour
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
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
High School Diploma or GED
Six months of experience in human services preferred
A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do
Part-time - Monday-Friday day shift

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Competitive mileage reimbursement offered for required travel during work hours
• Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. 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. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.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.