Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Steady part-time schedule

Paid training and certification

Opportunities for full-time/leadership

$500 referral bonus

Job summary

Sevita’s Mentor Community Services in Festus, MO is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) on a part-time basis. You will help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain independence at home and in the community, with a focus on daily living skills and personal care.

Starting pay is $18.65/hour with on-demand pay available. The role offers a steady part-time schedule, extensive training, and opportunities to move into full-time or leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED (or 5 years of documented caregiving experience).
• A valid driver’s license with at least 1 year of driving history, plus a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Pass required background checks.
• Experience in caregiving, CNA, or behavioral/home health support is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with each person to build everyday skills like cooking, money management, and self-care.
• Provide personal care and support with meals with dignity and respect.
• Give medications safely once you've completed certification.
• Get out into the community together for work, appointments, shopping, and fun.
• Document progress and follow individual support plans closely.
• Be a consistent, trusted presence the people you support look forward to seeing.

Skills

Motivation to help others

Patience

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

HS 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) - Part-Time

A few shifts a week can change someone's life, and maybe yours too. As a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Sevita, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain independence and confidence at home and in the community. It's an ideal fit if you're balancing school, family, or another job and want work that truly matters.

Starting Pay: $18.65/hour, On-Demand Pay Available

Hours: Part-time

Location: Festus, MO

Your Impact

• Partner with each person to build everyday skills like cooking, money management, and self-care
• Provide personal care and support with meals with dignity and respect
• Give medications safely once you've completed certification
• Get out into the community together for work, appointments, shopping, and fun
• Document progress and follow individual support plans closely
• Be a consistent, trusted presence the people you support look forward to seeing

What You Bring

We hire for heart and teach the skills. The people who succeed here are:

• Genuinely motivated to help others live their best lives
• Patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
• Reliable, because consistency builds trust
• Ready to learn and grow in human services

You'll Also Need

• To be 18 or older, with a high school diploma or GED (or 5 years of documented caregiving experience)
• A valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history, plus a reliable, insured vehicle
• To pass required background checks

Experience in caregiving, as a CNA, or in behavioral or home health support is a bonus.

Pay, Benefits, And Growth

• On-Demand Pay: get paid daily
• A steady part-time schedule you can plan around
• In-depth paid training and certification
• Opportunities to move into full-time or leadership roles
• $500 referral bonus for every eligible hire you refer

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.