About this opportunity
Sevita lists this Direct Support Professional opportunity in imperial, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 (DSP) - Full-Time
Every day, your support can help someone build a more independent life. As a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Sevita, you’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, helping with daily activities, personal goals, healthy routines, and community involvement.
Starting Pay: $18.65/hour, On-Demand Pay Available
Hours: Full-time
Location: Imperial, MO
Your Impact
Partner with each person to build everyday skills like cooking, money management, and self-care
Provide personal care and support with meals with dignity and respect
Give medications safely once you've completed certification
Get out into the community together for work, appointments, shopping, and fun
Document progress and follow individual support plans closely
Be a consistent, trusted presence the people you support look forward to seeing
What You Bring
We hire for heart and teach the skills. The people who succeed here are:
Genuinely motivated to help others live their best lives
Patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
Reliable, because consistency builds trust
Ready to learn and grow in human services
You'll also need:
To be 18 or older, with a high school diploma or GED (or 5 years of documented caregiving experience)
A valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history, plus a reliable, insured vehicle
To pass required background checks
Experience in caregiving, as a CNA, or in behavioral or home health support is a bonus.
Pay, Benefits, and Growth
On-Demand Pay: get paid daily
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
In-depth paid training and certification
Clear advancement paths to Lead DSP, Program Supervisor, and beyond
$500 referral bonus for every eligible hire you refer
About Sevita
Sevita provides home and community-based services that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex needs live well. We believe every person deserves a full life, and every team member deserves a fulfilling career.
Want your work to mean something? Apply today and start your career with Se vita.
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.
Worksite address
imperial, MO, 63052, US
Who can apply
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