Direct Support Professional

3 weeks ago


Wheaton, 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

You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

Competitive Pay at $18 an hour, Pay on Demand, and Full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Apply today and explore careers, well lived 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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