Direct Support Professional

Sevita•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

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