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.
NOTE Work Location for this specific posting is the Lancasterarea
Caregiver DSP for Behavioral Group Home
Pay Rate 18.45 per hour for this specific group home
Schedules are regular and consistent
Please read EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS carefully - if your resume or application does not show the required experience we will not move forward with your application. We want to meet all well qualified applicants
THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY YOULL
Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow learn and live well
Develop real meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do whats right for participants
Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting exercise and nutrition
Youll assist the individuals in a group home setting with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If youre compassionate patient and find meaning in this type of work youll find a promising future at Sevita.
EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER
Competitive Pay Starting range is currently at 18.45hour up to 19.80hour pay rate determined by which group home location you work in plus annual increases
Pay on Demand Full benefits package for employees working 30 hoursweek including health benefits and 401k with a 3 company match
Time Off Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work - both full time AND part-time staff get double time holiday pay when they work on the 8 major holidays
Network of Support Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing - and want to reward staff who work well with training and advancementpromotions.
Job Security A stable job at an established growing company with advancement opportunities
Learning and Development We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
WHAT YOULL BRING TO SEVITA
Education High School Diploma or equivalent
DSP Year 1 and DSP Year 2 certifications -PREFERRED
Experience REQUIRED At least 6 months-1 yearexperience in direct care of individuals with developmental disabilities - AND - must have some experience working with severe behavioral challenges such as verbal and physical aggression running away and so on.
Skills Behavioral de-escalation knowledge of client rights and advocacy strong communication skills
Clearancesmust be able to pass applicable criminal and driver history background checks and a pre-employment physical and TB test.
Characteristics Patient compassionate reliable responsible
Licenses Valid CA Drivers license must have driver history of at least one year as a licensed driver in any US state
AVAILABILITY Current openings include both weekend days - we are looking for staff who can work on weekends on a regular basis
Relevant experience includes Behavioral Technician Behavioral Interventionist ABA DSP with Developmentally disabled population
Apply today and explore careers well lived at Sevita.
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 40000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50000 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.