Direct Support Professional

@ Sevita

Direct Support Professional

Hillsboro, MO
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on creating fulfilling lives and careers, fostering growth, independence, and positive relationships in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass background checks
  • Reliable and responsible caregiving approach
  • At least 18 years old

Qualifications

  • Experience in caregiving preferred
  • Compassionate attitude
  • Ability to assist with personal care
  • Good communication skills

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.


Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Starting Pay: $18.65/hour

Location: Hillsboro, MO

Part-Time | On-Demand Pay Option Available

Looking for a Part-Time Job That Makes a Difference?

Join Sevita and help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independent, fulfilling lives. Whether you're looking to earn extra income, work around school, or balance another job, this role offers flexibility, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real impact every day.

What We Offer

  • Starting pay of $18.65/hour
  • On-demand pay so you can access your earnings when you need them
  • Flexible part-time schedules
  • Referral bonus program for bringing great people onto the team
  • Supportive team environment where your work is valued
  • Opportunities to grow and advance, even in a part-time role
  • Stability with a mission-driven organization that operates nationwide

What You'll Do

  • Support individuals with daily living activities and personal goals
  • Assist with community outings, recreational activities, and social engagement
  • Help individuals build independence and develop life skills
  • Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
  • Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration as needed
  • Support individuals who may experience behavioral challenges by using patience, empathy, and positive support techniques
  • Help create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where individuals can thrive

What You'll Need

  • High school diploma or GED, or 5 years of documented caregiving experience
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle
  • Ability to pass background checks
  • Reliable, responsible, and compassionate approach to caregiving

Ready to start a career where you can truly make a difference?

Apply Today – Your journey toward a rewarding career starts here.



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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