Direct Support Professional

Mentor Community Services, a proud part of the Sevita family, stands as a leading provider of community-based services aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded on the principle that every person has the right to live well, Mentor Community Services operates with a mission-driven team who share a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of the individuals they serve. With a focus on empowerment, inclusion, and personal growth, Mentor Community Services offers a workplace culture where employees are not only caregivers but also trusted partners in helping participants achieve their fullest potential.

Sevita, with over 50 years of experience, employs a workforce of around 40,000 caring professionals dedicated to serving approximately 50,000 individuals across the United States. This vast network exemplifies a visionary commitment to home and community-based specialized healthcare. Sevita’s approach is holistic, focusing on quality services and individualized supports regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges faced by their clients. Being part of this family means aligning with a company that prizes innovation, continuous development, and the value of every team member’s contributions and wellbeing.

The Caregiver role at Mentor Community Services represents a full-time opportunity primarily scheduled in the afternoon and evening shifts in Lakeland, FL, offering a competitive wage of $15.00 per hour. This position is perfect for compassionate individuals who are driven to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Caregivers at Sevita take pride in their rewarding work, which includes fostering growth, learning, and wellbeing in the people they support. The role involves forming meaningful personal relationships with participants, providing assistance with personal hygiene, supporting developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition, and enabling community participation through favorite activities.

Caregivers are trusted with the autonomy to do what is right for the participants, backed by leaders who emphasize trust and ownership. This environment encourages taking initiative and supporting participants in leading more independent and fulfilling lives. Essential to this role is patience, compassion, and the ability to handle behavioral challenges and other complex needs with professionalism and empathy.

Working with Sevita means being part of a stable and growing company that values its employees through comprehensive benefits packages for full-time staff, including paid time off, holiday pay, a 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, and ongoing opportunities for learning and development. Employees are supported by supervisors who truly care about the wellbeing of both the participants and the team members themselves, building a network of support that fosters job security and career growth.

If you seek a fulfilling career with a respected organization dedicated to making a difference in the community, consider joining Mentor Community Services and being part of Sevita’s legacy of compassionate care and innovative support. Apply today to explore a career well lived.