Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Naperville, IL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization believes in empowering individuals to live well and offers fulfilling careers to its team members. As a caregiver at Sevita, the role involves helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing meaningful relationships, and taking initiative to integrate participants into the community and their favorite activities. Direct Support Professionals also assist participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, as well as personal hygiene and supporting individuals with behavioral challenges and complex needs. Sevita, a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care for over 50 years, serves 50,000 individuals across the U.S. with a team of 40,000 members, focusing on quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills
• Adaptability
• Multi-tasking ability
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient demeanor
• Compassionate nature
• Reliability
• Responsibility
• Valid Driver's license
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination

Responsibilities

• Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants
• Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Assist people with their personal hygiene
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees