Immediately Hiring! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred but not required
• Experience: Prior experience in human services preferred
• Prior IDD behavioral care experience preferred
• Skills: Communication, Multi-tasking, Active Listening
• Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Vehicle: Valid Standard Driver's license with 1+ years driving experience

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for employees full time, 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
• Full compensation/benefits for full-time employees
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your well-being
• 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