Direct Support ProfessionalSevita
Job Summary
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. Youll 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) - Part-Time, Overnight
Union, MO | $19.65 / hour | On Demand Pay
Work that actually means something starts here.
As a Direct Support Professional, youll support individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and complex needs in a home and community setting. Youll help people live more independently, try new things, and stay connected to their community.
This is hands-on work that includes helping with personal care and daily living tasks, while also encouraging growth, independence, and dignity.
If youre patient, dependable, and find purpose in helping others live fuller lives, this is work that stays with you.
What You'll Do
This role is about more than tasks. Its about helping people grow and live well.
Build meaningful, respectful relationships with the individuals you support
Assist with daily living skills like hygiene, meals, and routines
Support goals such as budgeting, communication, exercise, and nutrition
Encourage participation in community activities and daily engagement
Provide calm, consistent support for individuals with behavioral needs
Help maintain a safe, positive, and respectful home environment
Work closely with your team to support each persons goals
Who Thrives in This Role
You don't need a healthcare background to be great at this job. You just need the right mindset.
Were looking for people who are:
Compassionate, patient, and dependable
Comfortable working with individuals with behavioral or complex needs
Good communicators and team players
Flexible and able to adapt in real time
Responsible, reliable, and consistent
What We Offer:
Pay: $19.65/hour
Pay on Demand: Access your earnings when you need them
Employee Referral Program
Job Stability: Work with a growing, established national organization
Training & Development: Paid onboarding and ongoing learning opportunities
Supportive Leadership: Supervisors who understand the work and support you in it
What You'll Need:
High school diploma or GED, or 5 years of documented caregiving experience
Must be at least 18 years old
Valid drivers license (held for at least one year)
Access to a registered, insured vehicle
Ability to pass background checks
Reliable, responsible, and compassionate approach to caregiving
Experience in caregiving, healthcare, CNA work, behavioral health, or human services is helpful but not required. We provide training and support so you can succeed.
Why This Work Matters
At the end of the day, this job isnt about completing tasks. Its about helping someone gain independence, build confidence, and live a life theyre proud of.
You wont just go home knowing you worked hard. Youll go home knowing you made a difference.
Apply today if youre looking for steady part-time work where what you do truly matters.
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.
Weve 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.