Direct Support Professional

About the organization

Sevita, through its Georgia Mentor program, delivers residential services and treatment foster care for young people who may be living outside their home, working toward reunification or independent living, or navigating involvement with the juvenile justice system. Its approach is individualized, aiming to help each person build stability, confidence, and the ability to move forward successfully. The organization is mission-driven and focused on helping individuals and families improve their lives.

Role overview

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support people in day-to-day living, encourage progress toward personal goals, and help create meaningful community involvement. The position centers on compassionate care, relationship-building, and practical assistance for participants with developmental needs and behavioral or complex support requirements.

What you will do

• Provide hands-on support that helps participants grow, learn, and maintain a good quality of life.
• Build trusted, meaningful connections with the individuals you support.
• Use sound judgment and initiative while working with guidance from leadership.
• Help participants take part in community activities and preferred pastimes.
• Assist with developmental goals such as budgeting, physical activity, and nutrition.
• Support personal hygiene and daily living needs.
• Work with individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

What Sevita is looking for

• A high school diploma or an equivalent credential.
• At least six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adjust to changing situations.
• Comfort with juggling multiple tasks while working well with others.
• Good time management and dependable follow-through.
• A patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible approach.
• A valid driver's license plus access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Benefits and work environment

• Competitive pay with pay-on-demand access.
• Full benefits for full-time employees, including a 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Supportive supervisors who care about both participants and employee wellbeing.
• Stable employment with a growing organization.
• Training, learning, and development resources to support long-term career growth.

About Sevita

Sevita is a national provider of home- and community-based specialized health care. For more than 50 years, it has supported people with individualized services designed to promote growth, independence, and a better quality of life across the United States. The organization employs about 40,000 team members and serves roughly 50,000 individuals.

Equal opportunity statement

Sevita is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected characteristic.