Caregiver Part-Time

Sevita; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mentor Community Services as a Direct Support Professional Mobile, where you’ll provide community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living skills and help those you serve live more independently.

Your responsibilities will include transportation for outings, supporting therapeutic goals, and guidance on personal care and household management. A valid driver’s license and high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Successful clearance of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills.
• Transportation to outings and appointments.
• Assist with therapeutic and behavioral plans.
• Provide guidance on developmental goals.
• Redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Direct Support Professional Mobile

Required

• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Wage: $20.50/hr

Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join our mission. Based in community settings, within a program, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

• 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 and toileting
• Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
• Successful clearance of background checks