Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

Sevita is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The role helps individuals build skills, confidence, and independence through support with everyday routines and personal care, medication administration after required training and certification, and participation in community activities. The DSP records daily notes, follows each person's support plan, and builds trusting relationships as a dependable presence.

The role offers consistent part-time shifts, paid training and certification, hands-on experience in healthcare and human services, and potential paths to full-time and leadership roles. Starting pay is $18.65 per hour, with on-demand pay options.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED, or five years of documented caregiving experience.
• Have a valid driver's license and at least one year of driving history.
• Have a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Be able to pass required background checks.
• Demonstrate patience, compassion, respect for each person's choices, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Caregiving, CNA, childcare, or volunteer experience.
• Interest in human services, nursing, psychology, social work, special education, or therapy fields.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals with everyday routines, meals, and personal care.
• Administer medications after completing required training and certification.
• Encourage independence and life skills, including cooking, budgeting, and self-care.
• Join individuals for outings, errands, and community activities.
• Record daily notes and follow each person's support plan.
• Build trusting relationships and be a steady presence individuals can count on.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $18.65 per hour.
• On-demand pay options.
• Consistent part-time shifts that can be planned around other commitments.
• Comprehensive paid training and certification.
• Hands-on experience that can build toward careers in healthcare and human services.
• A path to full-time and leadership roles as you grow.
• $500 referral bonus for every eligible hire referred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED