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

Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Look no further! This Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is critical to our success. As a mission-driven organization, we are intensely focused on expanding access to services and developing new and more effective ways of delivering supports and services to individuals with a range of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Direct Support Professional - $18.00 hourly (On Demand Pay Options Available)

Hiring in multiple locations: Hillsboro, Festus, Imperial, Arnold

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping

• Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration

• 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

• Work with a variety of needs including developmental, behavioral, and mental health supports

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED

• Documented 5 years of caregiving experience can be substituted for education

• Must be 18 years or older

• Valid driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

• Successful clearance of background checks

• A reliable, responsible attitude

• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

WHY JOIN A DYNAMIC TEAM

• On Demand Pay Options Available

• Competitive Pay hourly rate of $18.00/hour

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week

• 401(k) with a 3% company match

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers

• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

LOCATION: Onsite

JOB TYPE: Full-time & Part-time schedules available

Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. 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.

Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.