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Direct Support Professional

Sevita

Hillsboro, MOFull-time$18.65/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.65/hr
Location
Hillsboro, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License And Access To Registered Insured Vehicle

Job overview

Sevita is hiring a Direct Support Professional. Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, seeks a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals, build relationships, and engage in community activities while providing daily living assistance.

Key focus areas include Support individuals in reaching personal and developmental goals, Build strong trusting relationships as a mentor advocate and friend, and Take initiative daily in a role where ideas and dedication are valued.

Important skills include Medication Administration, Meal Preparation, Personal Care, Budgeting, Nutrition Support, and Community Activities Facilitation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication AdministrationMeal PreparationPersonal CareBudgetingNutrition SupportCommunity Activities FacilitationRecreation SupportRelationship BuildingAdvocacy

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED5 Years Documented Caregiving ExperienceMust Be 18+Valid Driver’s License and Access to Registered Insured VehicleAbility to Pass Background ChecksReliable Responsible and Compassionate Approach to Caregiving

Full 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 (Full-Time, Onsite)

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

Looking for work that actually means something? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Sevita, you’ll support individuals in living more independent, fulfilling lives while building real connections and gaining valuable experience.

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

If you’re ready for a role where your time and effort truly matter, apply today and start building a career you can feel good about at Sevita.

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.

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