Direct Support Professional

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) - Day Program

Starting Pay: $18.65/hour, On Demand Pay Available

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm

Location: Columbia, MO

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.

Your Impact

• Lead and support group activities like arts and crafts, games, music, fitness, and cooking
• Teach life and job-readiness skills that build independence and confidence
• Plan and join community outings to parks, libraries, stores, and volunteer sites
• Help individuals with personal care, meals, and mobility with dignity and respect
• Give medications safely once you've completed certification
• Track each person's progress toward goals and keep accurate daily notes
• Transport individuals to and from the program or outings using a company vehicle, if applicable

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 You Bring

We hire for heart and teach the skills. You'll do well in our day program if you are:

• Energetic, creative, and excited to make each day engaging
• Patient and encouraging, especially when someone is learning something new
• A team player who enjoys working alongside other staff in a group setting
• Committed to growing a career 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
• Able to pass a background check
• Caregiving, CNA, childcare, or volunteer experience is a plus, but not required

Pay, Benefits, and Growth

• On-Demand Pay: get paid daily
• A consistent weekday schedule with evenings and weekends off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• In-depth paid training and certification
• 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.

Ready for meaningful work with weekends off? Apply today and join our day program team.

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.