Direct Support Professional
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-Time
A few shifts a week can change someone's life, and maybe yours too. As a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Sevita, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain independence and confidence at home and in the community. It's an ideal fit if you're balancing school, family, or another job and want work that truly matters.
Starting Pay: $18.65/hour, On-Demand Pay Available Hours: Part-timeLocation: Cape Girardeau, MO
Your Impact
Partner with each person to build everyday skills like cooking, money management, and self-care
Provide personal care and support with meals with dignity and respect
Give medications safely once you've completed certification
Get out into the community together for work, appointments, shopping, and fun
Document progress and follow individual support plans closely
Be a consistent, trusted presence the people you support look forward to seeing
What You BringWe hire for heart and teach the skills. The people who succeed here are:
Genuinely motivated to help others live their best lives
Patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
Reliable, because consistency builds trust
Ready to learn and grow in human services
You'll also need:
To be 18 or older, with a high school diploma or GED (or 5 years of documented caregiving experience)
A valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving history, plus a reliable, insured vehicle
To pass required background checks
Experience in caregiving, as a CNA, or in behavioral or home health support is a bonus.
Pay, Benefits, and Growth
On-Demand Pay: get paid daily
A steady part-time schedule you can plan around
In-depth paid training and certification
Opportunities to move into full-time or leadership roles
$500 referral bonus for every eligible hire you refer
About SevitaSevita provides home and community-based services that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex needs live well. We believe every person deserves a full life, and every team member deserves a fulfilling career.
Looking for part-time work that makes a difference? Apply today and join our team.
Skills mentioned
Sevita, founded in 1967, is a leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care, employing 40,000 professionals to serve over 50,000 individuals across the United States. The organization delivers comprehensive support to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, complex care needs, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, seniors, and foster-care youth, emphasizing independence and community integration. Sevita distinguishes itself through a lifetime-long commitment to whole-person wellness—combining behavioral supports, social determinants of health, and cutting-edge technology—to enable clients to thrive in their homes and neighborhoods. Its culture is rooted in a passion for empowerment, collaboration, and a genuine calling to improve lives, making every role more than a job but an opportunity to make a lasting difference.
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