Doorways ~ Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Job Location:
Kansas City - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (LEAD DSP) $19.50/hr $20/hr after 90 days
We know that job searching can be quite the job itself so well get straight to the point. We are seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional to join our team! While we are excited to get to know you lets start by telling you a little about us!
CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50 more in our sight. Speaking of goals CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral high medical needs and for shifts that occur on Saturday and Sunday.
CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50 more in our sight. Speaking of goals CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral high medical needs and for shifts that occur on Saturday and Sunday.
IT TAKES PASSION!
To care for the disabled one must have passion for caring for others. They must be able to see the joy the job provides as a benefit a benefit not experienced in any other job.
IT TAKES A BIG HEART!
To care for the disabled one must have a big heart. It takes a big heart to help show kindness and generosity lift others up be protective show patience be forgiving express emotion be good spirited be self-sacrificing and remember things that are important to others. Those with big hearts also have loads of integrity and to authentically care. They are incredibly gentle. They find joy in all things.
IT TAKES A SUNNY DISPOSITION!
Collins Dictionary states a sunny disposition as Someone who is usually cheerful and happy. Our individuals can often pick up on how you are feeling. If you are sad they are sad. If you are mad this can affect their behavior. It is imperative that when you are spending time with our individuals that you are happy and cheerful.
IT ALSO TAKES
Proof of education a Class E Driver License Proof of Insurance and proof you can work in the United States.
Ready to see what we can offer you Keep reading!
CDD offers a wide range of benefits:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid ongoing training
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
- 401(k) with 6% agency match
- Employee referral bonus program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays (7)
- Vacation and Sick pay and more!
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Completes documentation for individual Person Centered Plan as required by plan;
- Communicates daily with all staff to provide consistency in addressing each individuals needs verbally and in the daily communication logs;
- Monitors personal appearance of individuals;
- Attends Annual Person Centered Plan meetings with individuals;
- Monitors individuals Person Center Plans to ensure accurate implementation on-going progress and timely and accurate required documentation;
- Assists with completing domestic duties when an individual refuse is unable or does not complete the duties in a satisfactory manner;
- Transport individuals daily or as needed;
- Assists with planning activities for individuals;
- Assists with monthly reviews by completing the family/friends and community involvement sections and with acquiring signatures from individuals;
- Completes necessary documentation needed for the Annual Person Centered Plan packets;
- Assist individuals in taking medication as prescribed by physician;
- Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled or as needed;
- Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and peers;
- Checks homes and/or apartments for overall maintenance needs and documents needed repairs;
- Writes and submits Event Reports;
- Attend and participates in Individual Rights and Lead Direct Support Professional meetings;
- Provides companionship emotional support crisis intervention and behavioral counseling to individuals;
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.
