Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $18.65/hr

On-demand pay

Flexible part-time schedules

Referral bonus program

Growth opportunities

Nationwide organization

Job summary

Sevita’s Mentor Community Services is seeking a Part-Time, Onsite Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll provide daily living assistance, support goal attainment, and foster community engagement in a mission-driven environment.

Starting pay is $18.65 per hour with an on-demand pay option, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities within a national organization dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or 5 years of documented caregiving experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Reliable, compassionate caregiving approach.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in reaching personal and developmental goals, from budgeting and nutrition to community activities and recreation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships as a mentor, advocate, and friend.
• Take initiative every day in a role where your ideas and dedication are valued.
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, and outings.
• Promote inclusion by helping individuals engage with their communities and enjoy their favorite events.

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 (Part-Time, Onsite)

$18.65/hr| Part-Time| On Demand Pay Option Available

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals in reaching personal and developmental goals, from budgeting and nutrition to community activities and recreation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships as a mentor, advocate, and friend.
• Take initiative every day in a role where your ideas and dedication are valued.
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, and outings.
• Promote inclusion by helping individuals engage with their communities and enjoy their favorite events.

Why Sevita

• Starting pay of $18.65/hr
• On-demand pay so you can access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible part-time schedules
• Referral bonus program for bringing great people onto the team
• Supportive team environment where your work is valued
• Opportunities to grow and advance, even in a part-time role
• Stability with a mission-driven organization that operates nationwide

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 5 years of documented caregiving experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle
• Ability to pass background checks
• Reliable, responsible, and compassionate approach to caregiving

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.