Direct Support Professional

Job Description

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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.

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL\n

Location : Belle Vernon, PA

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Hours : Part Time Day / Overnight (11pm-3pm Fri and 11pm-7am Sat)24

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Pay Rate : $19 per hour

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On-Demand Pay Available / Paid Training

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Various Sites throughout Washington, Fayette, Greene, and Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania

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• Some homes require prior IDD behavioral experience.

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THRIVE AS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL :

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Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well

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Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve.

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Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants.

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Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities.

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Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.

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You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

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EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

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Competitive Pay : Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match

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Time Off : Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work

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Full compensation / benefits : for full-time employees

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Network of Support : Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your well-being

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Job Security : A stable job at an established, growing company

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Learning and Development : We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

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NO CHHA Certification required

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA

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Education : High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred but not required

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Experience : Prior experience in human services preferred

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Skills : Communication, Multi-tasking, Active Listening

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Behaviors : Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

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Valid Standard Driver's license with 1+ years driving experience

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What do you need to bring? ... Just heart, dependability, and a desire to help others.

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Interested? Click below to apply or learn more :

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We’d love to have you on our team

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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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.