Direct Support Professional

Company: Sevita
Location: South Bend
Posted on: October 12, 2024

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
Would you like to make a difference every day in someone's life? Based in community settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping


Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration


Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities


Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, and/or bathing

Requirements for Direct Support Professional Caregiver:

Valid driver's license in good standing, and have had it a minimum of 1 year
A vehicle to drive to work -each shift
Vehicle insurance, your name must be on the policy as a driver
Successful clearance of background checks -
High School Diploma or GED
Must be minimum of 18 years of age

Preferred qualifications but not required:

Six months of experience in human services preferred
A reliable, responsible attitude, compassionate approach, and a commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us as a -Direct Support Professional Caregiver?

Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available


On Demand Pay Options Available


Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week


401(k) with company match


Paid time off and holiday pay


Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers


Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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-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.
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Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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