Direct Support Professional
Company: Sevita
Location: South Bend
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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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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Keywords: Caregiver, Direct Support Professional, CNA , Help at
home, DSP, Helpers, assisted living, care, weekly pay
-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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