Direct Support Professional (DSPCaregiver)
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver (Full-Time Part-Time)
Starting pay at $19/hr. Weekend Differential Pay
If you find purpose in caring for others and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities this opportunity is for you. Join CDD a Kansas City nonprofit with over five decades of service as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting adults in our Kansas City Missouri homes.
Why Youll Love Working at CDD
- Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals with developmental disabilities live with dignity independence and opportunity.
- Meaningful Connections: Build trusted relationships while supporting daily living life skills and community involvement.
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose a schedule that fits your life full-time or part-time opportunities with day evening overnight and weekend shifts available.
- Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative mission-focused team that values compassion communication and teamwork.
- Growth & Advancement: Enjoy paid training tuition reimbursement and opportunities to grow into Lead DSP Residential Specialist or Program Specialist roles.
- Comprehensive Benefits (FT) & Perks (PT): Full-time DSPs receive health dental vision PTO and a 401(k) with 6% match while part-time DSPs enjoy paid training flexible hours and eligibility for internal advancement.
- A Mission Youll Believe In: Every shift contributes to a safe supportive and empowering environment where individuals can thrive.
What Youll Do
Support individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene meal preparation and mobility.
Assist with medication administration and health documentation under supervisor guidance.
Encourage independence community participation and personal development.
Provide companionship behavioral support and emotional encouragement.
Maintain accurate daily documentation (T-Logs service notes etc.).
Ensure safe respectful and person-centered care in all settings.
Assist with medication administration and health documentation under supervisor guidance.
Encourage independence community participation and personal development.
Provide companionship behavioral support and emotional encouragement.
Maintain accurate daily documentation (T-Logs service notes etc.).
Ensure safe respectful and person-centered care in all settings.
What You Bring
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Class E (MO) or Class C (KS) drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist individuals with personal care.
Compassionate dependable and professional demeanor.
Must pass background FCSR and health screenings prior to hire.
One year of related experience or education in human services or healthcare preferred.
Valid Class E (MO) or Class C (KS) drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist individuals with personal care.
Compassionate dependable and professional demeanor.
Must pass background FCSR and health screenings prior to hire.
One year of related experience or education in human services or healthcare preferred.
The Role at a Glance
Pay: $19/hr weekend differential pay.
Work Setting: Residential homes in the Gladstone Missouri area.
Schedule: Full-time or part-time; day evening and overnight shifts available.
Training: Paid onboarding and continued professional development.
Work Setting: Residential homes in the Gladstone Missouri area.
Schedule: Full-time or part-time; day evening and overnight shifts available.
Training: Paid onboarding and continued professional development.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre passionate about helping others reach their potential wed love to meet you.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
About CDD
For over five decadesCenter for Developmentally Disabledhas helped individuals with developmental disabilities live work and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity opportunity and inclusion and were looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.
Apply today at start changing lives tomorrow!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
CDD provides housing, residential care, day habilitation and Personal Care Assistance programs 365 days per year to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City area.
