Direct Support Professional - Sevita
Atwater, CA
About the Job
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 residential and 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. _Hourly paid position - $18.25_
+ 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
+ Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors
_Qualifications:_
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Must be minimum of 18 years of age
+ One year of experience as a caregiver working with individuals with developmental disabilities
+ Must be able to verify experience - require at least two references that are current or previous supervisors for the related experience
+ Valid CA driver’s license in good standing
+ Successful clearance of background checks
+ A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do
_Why Join Us?_
+ Full-time and Part-time schedules available
+ Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ 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!_
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.
_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._
Direct Support Professional
Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? Based in residential and 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. _Hourly paid position - $18.25_
+ 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
+ Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors
_Qualifications:_
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Must be minimum of 18 years of age
+ One year of experience as a caregiver working with individuals with developmental disabilities
+ Must be able to verify experience - require at least two references that are current or previous supervisors for the related experience
+ Valid CA driver’s license in good standing
+ Successful clearance of background checks
+ A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do
_Why Join Us?_
+ Full-time and Part-time schedules available
+ Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ 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!_
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.
_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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