Direct Support Professional

@ Sevita
Sevitasevita.com

Direct Support Professional

Columbia, MO
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community-based support for individuals with disabilities. The DSP role helps clients achieve independence and fulfillment through daily care, activities, and relationships in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable, insured vehicle
  • Ability to pass background check

Qualifications

  • Compassionate and dependable
  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to helping others
  • Experience in caregiving a plus

Full 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) | Get Paid Daily!

Starting at $18.65/hr | Full-time

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a real impact every day? Join Sevita and help individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and other complex needs live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.

Why Join Sevita?

  • Get paid daily with On-Demand Pay
  • Competitive starting pay of $18.65/hour
  • $500 referral bonus for every eligible hire you refer
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth opportunities with paid training, mentorship, and promotion-from-within pathways
  • Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Support individuals with daily living activities and personal goals
  • Assist with meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills
  • Participate in community outings, events, and recreational activities
  • Build meaningful relationships while helping others thrive

What We're Looking For

  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma/GED required (or 5 years of documented caregiving experience)
  • Valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history
  • Reliable, insured vehicle
  • Ability to complete required background checks
  • Compassionate, dependable, and committed to helping others succeed

Ready to Start a Career That Matters?

Apply today and join a team where your compassion is valued, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.



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.

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