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 (Part-Time, Onsite)

Starting Pay: $18/hr | On-Demand Pay

 

Make Every Moment Matter. Make a Real Impact.

 

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time role where your compassion and dedication truly change lives? At Sevita, you’ll do more than support daily routines—you’ll empower individuals to grow, connect, and thrive in their communities.

 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Feel Proud Every Day: Experience the fulfillment of helping people reach their goals, learn new skills, and live well.
• Build Lasting Connections: Develop genuine, meaningful relationships with those you support.
• Enjoy Trust and Autonomy: Take ownership of your work and make decisions that positively impact participants’ lives.
• Bring Joy and Inclusion: Help individuals enjoy their favorite activities and become active members of the community.
• Support Growth: Guide participants with developmental goals like budgeting, healthy living, and personal achievement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide transportation and support in the community—accompany individuals on outings, field trips, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
• Help build daily living skills by assisting with meal preparation, household cleaning, and medication reminders.
• Guide and encourage personal growth, supporting goals like community participation, budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and vocational activities.
• Assist with essential living skills, including personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing, to promote independence and dignity.
• Support individuals with a variety of needs, including developmental, behavioral, and mental health challenges, ensuring compassionate, personalized care.

WHAT WE OFFER

• On-Demand Pay: Access your earnings when you need them—no waiting for payday!
• Competitive Pay: Starting at $18 per hour
• Paid time off and holiday pay—even for part-time roles
• Flexible scheduling options to fit your life
• Supportive team: Supervisors who care about your well-being and success
• Job stability with an established, growing company
• Paid training and ongoing development to build your skills and advance your career
• Career pathways: Opportunities to move into full-time and leadership roles
• Employee recognition and referral bonus program
• Inclusive, welcoming environment for all backgrounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (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 insurance
• Successful clearance of background checks
• Strong communication, adaptability, teamwork, and time-management skills
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible mindset

Ready to make a real impact? Don’t wait—apply now and start your journey with Sevita, where every day is a chance to change a life!

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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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,

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