COTTONWOOD INC-posted 4 months ago
$16 - $16/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Lawrence, KS
51-100 employees

Make Your Work Mean Something and be in a recession-proof job. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us as a CORE Direct Support Professional! CORE stands for Community, Outreach, Recreation, Enrichment. CORE is a day service program designed to provide dynamic, person-driven experiences focused on community access and personal growth. In this role, you'll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead more independent lives by creating enriching, meaningful days filled with educational, recreational, and leisure activities. You'll also promote dignity and choice, encourage friendships, and support community involvement through volunteerism and other opportunities. Whether you're planning activities, enhancing service curriculums, or providing safe transportation, your work ensures that participants thrive and feel empowered. Help others unlock their potential and be part of this incredible journey—apply today to make a difference!

  • Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead more independent lives.
  • Create enriching, meaningful days filled with educational, recreational, and leisure activities.
  • Promote dignity and choice among participants.
  • Encourage friendships and support community involvement through volunteerism.
  • Plan activities and enhance service curriculums.
  • Provide safe transportation for participants.
  • High school degree or GED.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must pass background check and drug screen.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
  • Must be physically able to evacuate individuals in emergencies.
  • Must be willing and able to intervene in physical conflicts.
  • Experience in the field is preferred.
  • Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry and email access.
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
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