Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sevita believes every person has the right to live well and deserves to have a fulfilling career. The role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate everyone. The Direct Support Professional will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing meaningful relationships with individuals served, and experiencing ownership and trust from leaders. The role requires taking initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. This role will also assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges faced. Sevita has been committed to this mission for over 50 years, with 40,000 team members innovating and enhancing care for 50,000 individuals across the U.S.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
- Communication skills
- Adaptability skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient demeanor
- Compassionate demeanor
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Valid Driver's license
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Responsibilities
- Help people grow, learn, and live well
- Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
- 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
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Network of Support from supervisors
- Job Security
- Learning and Development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
