Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Comprehensive paid training and certifi

Mentorship and promotion-from-within

$500 referral bonus for every eligible

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team and help adults live more independent, connected lives at home and in the community.

As a Direct Support Professional, this full-time role offers starting pay of $18.65 per hour, comprehensive benefits, on-demand pay, paid time off, and pathways for promotion from within.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• HS diploma or GED or 5 years caregiving experience
• Valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history
• Reliable, insured vehicle
• Able to pass required background checks

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills like cooking, hygiene, and budgeting
• Help with meal preparation and personal care
• Administer medications after completing required training and certification
• Join individuals for community outings, appointments, and activities
• Follow each person's support plan and keep accurate notes
• Build trusting relationships and celebrate each person's progress

Skills

Patience and compassion

Dependability

Desire to help others

Long-term career in human services

Education

High school diploma or GED or 5 years caregiving experience

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 (DSP) - Full-Time

Some people take a job. Others find a calling. As a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Sevita, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independent, connected lives at home and in their community. We're looking for people who are ready to build a career helping others.

Starting Pay: $18.65/hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Columbia, MO

Who Thrives Here

We hire for character and teach the skills. You don't need a background in caregiving, but you do need:

• A real desire to make a difference in someone's life
• Patience, compassion, and respect for each person's choices
• Dependability, because the people we support count on you to show up
• Interest in growing a long-term career in human services

What We Offer

• On-Demand Pay: access your earnings before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Comprehensive paid training and certification
• Mentorship and promotion-from-within paths to roles like Program Supervisor
• $500 referral bonus for every eligible hire you refer

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals with daily living skills like cooking, hygiene, and budgeting
• Help with meal preparation and personal care
• Administer medications after completing required training and certification
• Join individuals for community outings, appointments, and activities
• Follow each person's support plan and keep accurate notes
• Build trusting relationships and celebrate each person's progress

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED, or 5 years of documented caregiving experience
• Valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history
• Reliable, insured vehicle
• Able to pass required background checks
• Experience as a caregiver, CNA, or in support services is a plus, but not required

About Sevita

Sevita provides home and community-based services that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex needs live well. We believe every person deserves a full life, and every team member deserves a fulfilling career.

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.