LIFE @ Avant Mentor (Direct Support Professional)

Company: Avant Supported Living
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $20 If youre looking for a "stable day program" job, keep scrolling. Most "day programs" are built on passive energypeople sitting in rooms, killing time, and waiting for the shift to end. Thats not what we do here. AtAvant, we are a disruption to the status quo.LIFE @ Avantis about social impact, networking, and building the confidence people need to run their own lives. We are looking for Mentors who act more like agents or business coaches than "staff." The Reality Check We are obsessive about our culture. We dont hire "warm bodies." We hirewinnerswho have a deep, bone-deep conviction that everyoneregardless of their support needsdeserves to chase their version of the American Dream. This role is for you if: You find "business as usual" boring and systemic barriers offensive. Youre the person who speaks up when something isnt right. You see technology as a way to give people their privacy back, not just a cool gadget. Youre an entrepreneur at heart. We want people who can help others launch micro-businesses and build actual careers. Youre a high-performer who wants to be surrounded by other high-performers. This is NOT for you if: You have "passive energy." If you wait for a manager to tell you exactly what to do every hour, you will fail here. You think "good enough" is an acceptable standard for the people we support. You struggle with technology or change. We move fast and use tools to stay ahead. The Work You won't be sitting in a facility. Youll be out in the community, networking, and helping people develop skills that actually matter. Youll work closely withWork With Purposeto bridge the gap between "pre-vocational training" and actual self-sufficiency. The Gauntlet We dont just check your references; we test your heart. Round 1 - Vibe Check:Youll do a video assessment via Willo so we can see your energy before we meet. Round 2 - The Profile:We use CliftonStrengths to see how youre wired. We only put people in positions where they can win. You will do a live interview with our hiring team to review the results. Round 3 - The Shadow:Youll join us for a job shadow. Youll see the high bar we set, and well see if you can clear it. The Launch:Our 1-60 day training is aggressive. Its designed to weave you into our culture so that by day 61, you live and breathe Avant values. The Bottom Line The pay is competitive, the team is elite, and the mission is real. If youre tired of being the only one in your department who cares, come join a company where everyone does. Ready to prove you belong? Apply now.

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