• Caregiver for Outings and Activities

    Sevita (Whittier, CA)


    **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.

     

    Pay rate: $17.81/hour** **_plus_** **mileage reimbursement

     

    This position covers the Whittier, Pico Rivera, Montebello, and East LA areas

    Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

    Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join our mission. Based in community settings, within a program, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

     

    + Provide one-on-one positive and friendly companionship while doing outings in the community - activities include things like going out to eat, museums, movies, run errands, going to local parks, and other recreational activities the individual is interested in

    + Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping

    + Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, social skills, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities

    + Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors

    _Qualifications:_

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Must be minimum of 18 years of age

    + Six months of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities _preferred_

    + Valid CA driver’s license in good standing (no exceptions)

    + Access to a reliable vehicle with proof of valid insurance and registration

    + Successful clearance of background checks

    + A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

    + Availability we are looking for: generally between 2pm and 10pm on weekdays and during the daytime on weekends

     

    _Why Join Us?_

     

    + Position is part-time, about 20 hours average per week

    + "On-Demand" pay: you have the option to access your pay as you earn it - it is free to you and you get a debit card; we have bi-weekly paydays with direct deposit or paper checks as well

    + Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.

    + Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

     

    We have meaningful, energizing, and rewarding work for you – come join our team –** **_Apply Today!_

     

    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._