Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – CNA Premium Available (Full-Time • Part-Time)

Center for Developmentally Disabled • Kansas City, MO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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 area metro homes. CDD has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class E (MO) or Class C (KS) driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and CLEAR driving record required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience or education in human services or healthcare preferred.
• Active CNA certification (MO or KS eligible) for opportunities in select residential homes supporting individuals with higher medical needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 6% match
• Supplemental insurance options
• CNA Premium Available: Additional $2/hr. for active CNA certification in select residential homes
• Weekend differential pay available on qualifying shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED