Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Flexible scheduling

In-depth paid training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, a part of Sevita, in Perryville, MO, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for PRN/as-needed shifts. You’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community, helping with daily routines, meals, and personal care.

Starting pay is $18.65 per hour with On-Demand Pay available. We provide flexible scheduling, thorough paid training, and opportunities to move into part-time or full-time roles as openings arise.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• 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 vehicle.
• Pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Keep care consistent when shifts are needed.
• Support daily routines, meals, and personal care.
• Administer medications safely once certified.
• Assist with outings, appointments, and community activities.
• Follow support plans and document shifts accurately.
• Provide a calm, positive presence to those we support.

Skills

Flexible

Dependable

Caring

Patient

Respectful

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 (DSP) - PRN / As Needed

Work when it works for you, and make every shift count. As a PRN Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Sevita, you'll pick up shifts as needed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community. This is a great fit for experienced caregivers, students, retirees, or anyone with another job who wants flexible, meaningful work.

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

Hours: PRN (as needed)

Location: Perryville, MO

Your Impact

• Step in to keep care consistent when the team needs coverage
• Support each person with daily routines, meals, and personal care
• Give medications safely once you've completed certification
• Help with outings, appointments, and community activities
• Follow support plans and document each shift accurately
• Bring a calm, positive presence the people we support can rely on

What You Bring

We hire for heart and teach the skills. PRN team members who do well here are:

• Flexible and quick to adapt to new routines
• Dependable once they commit to a shift
• Caring, patient, and respectful of each person's choices

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
• Flexible scheduling
• In-depth paid training and certification
• A first look at part-time and full-time openings
• $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.