Direct Support Professional

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Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community‑based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission‑driven team and build relationships that motivate us all daily.

• Pay Class:
  First shift
• Hours Available: 7:30am to 3pm
• Site
  
  Location:
  
  Southside/Bay meadows area, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
• Rate of Pay: $15.00
• Behavior Focus Day Program Center

• Provide direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4‑6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

• Provide direct support per service plan.
• Accurately document progress and activity; maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost‑effective purchases within the individual’s budget and according to their choice.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, guardians, and case managers.
• Report abuse, neglect, medical, behavioral incidents to internal and external standards.
• Respect and preserve the rights of persons served, practice universal precautions.

• Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed.
• Administer or support self‑administration of medication; document deliveries.
• Monitor health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor; call 911 in emergencies.
• Follow procedures for medical equipment; report malfunctions.
• Prepare or support individuals in preparing food; adhere to special diets.

• Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay until replacement arrives.
• Notify supervisor promptly if unable to work.
• Collaborate as a team and communicate openly with respect.
• Maintain a safe workplace and report hazards.

• Transport individuals safely; obey traffic laws; report accidents.
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping; report hazards.
• Make minor repairs, change light bulbs, maintain yard safety.
• Check water temperature; participate in safety drills.

• Perform other duties as required.
• MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

• None

• High‑school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation.
• All state‑required training and certification completed on time.
• Maintain valid license and meet insurance requirements; approved to drive by management.

• Work at program location; may accompany individuals into community.

• Heavy work: lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, 20 pounds constantly.

• CS New Jersey – Refer to: CS NJ Addendum – Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429

• Cooperate with licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection or investigation.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of New Jersey; or state of residence if commuting.
• High school diploma/Equivalent required.
• All employees hired after 6/15/2018 submit to drug testing pre‑employment and on a random and for‑cause basis.
• Criminal background checks and registry checks per state requirements.
• Complete all required training and demonstrate proficiency.
• At least 18 years of age.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community‑based specialized health care, committed to enabling individuals to live independent lives regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.

We belong to a mission that has lasted over 50 years, with 40,000 team members innovating care for 50,000 individuals across 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.