Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Eureka (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits package for full-time

Employee Referral Program bonuses

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, seeks a Direct Support Professional for outings and activities in Alaska. You will assist with community-based activities, daily living supports, and behavior plans under clinical supervision.

Qualities include compassion, reliability, and a customer-first mindset. Full-time and part-time schedules are available with a competitive benefits package and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six months of human services experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle.
• Successful background checks and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Transport and support individuals in the community: outings, appointments, shopping.
• Assist with daily living skills including meals and medication support.
• Guide development toward community participation, budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and work tasks.
• Support living skills: personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Help redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors as needed.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Reliable

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

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.

Direct Support Professional - Outings and Activities

Pay - $20.00 per hour

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
• A reliable, responsible attitude
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• Competitive mileage reimbursement offered for required travel during work hours.
• 401(k) with 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.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

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.