Direct Support Professional Mentor

Direct Support Professional Mentor | Full-Time | Faith-Based Nonprofit | $19.00/hr

Take the next step in your caregiving career and make an even greater impact.

Join Crest Services as a Direct Support Professional Mentor (DSP Mentor) and use your experience and leadership skills to help both the individuals we serve and the DSPs who support them thrive.

For more than 50 years, Crest Services has been a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and traumatic brain injuries. Founded in 1974, we are committed to helping individuals live meaningful, independent lives while creating a supportive workplace where employees feel valued and appreciated.

As a DSP Mentor
, you'll play an important leadership role within your home—providing direct support to residents while helping train, mentor, and guide new DSP team members.

• Competitive Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Full-Time
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Leadership Opportunity: Help onboard, train, and mentor new DSP team members
• Meaningful Work: Build lasting relationships while helping individuals reach their personal goals
• Supportive Team: We value our DSPs and caregivers as much as the individuals we serve
• Paid Training: Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
• Double-Time Pay: Receive double-time pay for all hours worked on company-recognized holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Quick Hiring: typically hear back within 48 hours
• On-Call Participation: Participate in an established on-call rotation to support the needs of the home and team

As a Direct Support Professional Mentor
, you'll provide hands-on support to individuals while serving as a leader and resource for the DSP team.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct support, supervision, and protective oversight to individuals served
• Promote independence and help individuals accomplish their personal goals
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) while ensuring safety, dignity, and respect
• Onboard, train, coach, and mentor new Direct Support Professionals assigned to your home
• Serve as a positive role model and resource for DSP team members
• Collaborate with the Team Lead or Assistant Manager regarding staffing, attendance, and performance concerns
• Act as a liaison between families, administration, staff, and individuals served to promote consistent, quality care
• Maintain strong communication and teamwork within the home
• Help foster a positive, professional team culture focused on person-centered care
• Promote consistency in daily routines, expectations, and quality of services

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience and direct care experience working with individuals with disabilities or adults age 65 and older
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance in the state of employment
• Ability to understand and complete required documentation
• Medication Management Administration Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Active Mandatory Reporter Certification preferred
• Dependable, compassionate, patient, and able to serve as a positive role model for others
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Eligible employees enjoy access to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Crest Services
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