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Lead Direct Support Professional

GoodLife Innovations

Job Location:

Lawrence, KS - USA

Weekly Salary: USD 250 - 250

Posted: 15 October 2026 (8 days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Direct Support Professional

$250 Hiring Bonus!

Full-Time $19-$22/hr

Make a Difference. Lead by Example. Make the GoodLife Possible!

GoodLife Innovations is looking for experienced dependable and adaptable Lead Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is ideal for experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) or caregivers who are passionate about helping others confident supporting individuals with challenging behaviors and ready to serve as a leader and mentor to other team members.

As a Lead DSP youll provide direct care while coaching training and supporting DSPs across multiple residential programs. Youll help create positive home environments model best practices and step in wherever youre needed including homes with more complex support needs. If youre a self-starter who stays calm under pressure and thrives in a role where every day can look different this could be the opportunity for you!

Schedules Include:

Front-Half (Sun-Wed)

Back-Half (Wed-Sat)

What Youll Do:

Lead by Example: Provide high-quality direct support while modeling professionalism reliability and person-centered care for other DSPs.
Coach and Train Staff: Train new employees provide hands-on guidance and offer ongoing coaching to help DSPs build their skills and confidence.
Support Independence: Help individuals develop daily living skills including communication cooking cleaning and other household responsibilities.
Promote Positive Behaviors: Implement approved behavior support plans and behavioral management procedures while maintaining composure during challenging situations.
Protect Health and Safety: Support personal care hygiene grooming medication administration first aid and other health-related needs.
Communicate and Collaborate: Share constructive feedback with management about home operations staff performance and opportunities for improvement.
Work Across Homes: Provide coverage and support at different residential programs as needed including transitioning between homes during a shift and working in homes with more complex support needs.

What Were Looking For:

Previous Direct Support Professional caregiving or comparable direct care experience required
Supervisory leadership or staff-training experience preferred
Strong communication skills and the ability to give and receive feedback professionally
A reliable adaptable self-starter who can adjust quickly to changing routines assignments and staffing needs
Ability to perform essential direct care and behavioral support duties which may include running bending reaching blocking and providing physical assistance
Good judgment patience assertiveness and the ability to make decisions in changing situations
Basic computer skills for completing electronic documentation
A valid drivers license reliable transportation to travel between programs during a shift and the ability to meet company driver qualification requirements
The ability to work flexible daytime hours including shifts that may range from 12-13 hours between 7am-8pm

Why Become a Lead DSP

3-day workweeks
$250 Hiring Bonus
Weekly pay
Health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)
Dental/vision/life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Paid time-off
Matching 401k
Career advancement opportunities

If youre an experienced DSP or caregiver who can adapt quickly support your teammates and step confidently into challenging situations we want to hear from you!

Join GoodLife Innovations and help make the GoodLife possible!

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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