Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

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.

Location : Washington, PA

Hours : Full-Time Evening (3pm-11pm Tues / Thurs / Fri and 7am-3pm Sat) 32hr

Pay Rate : $16 / hour On-Demand Pay Available / Paid Training

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

Some homes require prior IDD behavioral experience.

Thrive As A Direct Support Professional Caregiver At Sevita. Each Day, You'll :

• 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
• 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.

Every Person Deserves A Fulfilling Career

Competitive Pay : Pay on Demand

Full benefits package for full-time employees, 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

NO CHHA Certification required

What You'll Bring To Sevita

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

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

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.