Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional at Sevita (Mentor Community Services) provides community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll assist with personal hygiene, support participants in pursuing development goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, build real relationships, and help participants engage with the community and daily activities. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient care, strong communication and teamwork, and may involve coordinating or supporting participants’ goals. Pay is USD 15.75 per hour, with full benefits for full-time employees, and dedicated supervisor support. Required qualifications include a valid driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance; education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent; six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred. Skills emphasized include communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, and time-management.