Support Specialist for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

3 weeks ago


Santa Rosa, California, United States Sevita Health Full time
About Sevita Health
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, is dedicated to providing community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a world where every person has the right to live well.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will provide direct support to help individuals live fulfilling, independent lives. As a Support Specialist, you will work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors to create relationships that motivate us all to be better every day.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide assistance and strategies to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live well in their community and environment.
  • Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve.
  • Assist individuals with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.
  • 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.

What You'll Bring to Sevita
To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
  • Skills: Communication, multi-tasking, adaptability, teamwork, time management
  • Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
  • Vehicle: Valid driver's license with at least one year of experience and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Benefits
We offer a competitive pay rate of $17.45-$18.34 per hour, along with a full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match. Additionally, you will receive paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work.

Why Choose Sevita?
We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. Through home and community-based specialized care, our work changes lives and inspires growth at every turn. When you join our mission-driven team, you'll create relationships that motivate us all to be better every day.

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