Direct Support Professional

3 weeks ago


Cape Girardeau, United States Sevita Full time
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.

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL

    • Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
    • Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
    • Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants
    • Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
    • Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - $18/hr Starting Wage  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

    • Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping
    • Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation, household cleaning, 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
    • Work with a variety of needs including developmental, behavioral, and mental health supports

Click here to learn more about becoming a DSP

QUALIFICATIONS 

    • High School Diploma or GED or Documented 5 years of caregiving experience can be substituted for education 
    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Valid driver's license and 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 A DYNAMIC TEAM 

    • On Demand Pay Options Available
    • Competitive Pay hourly rate of $18.00/hour
    • Full compensation/benefits package for employees working full-time hours including a 401(k) 
    • 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

JOB TYPE: Part-time 
LOCATION: Cape Girardeau Missouri



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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