CORE Program - Direct Support Professional I (69360)

COTTONWOOD INC•Lawrence, KS

4d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

CORE Program – Day Direct Support Professional 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! As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll use your kindness and compassion to help people and have fun with them in the community. In return, you’ll get a rewarding career, competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the kind of satisfaction you can’t get from just any old job. If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of people from diverse backgrounds… Love laughing at life’s little quirks while you work … And get excited to work in a welcoming environment that puts clients and employees first… We have an opening for a direct support professional in Lawrence, KS. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, fulfilling work, and so much more. What will you do when you’re a DSP? DSPs help people with disabilities live their best lives. Why choose Cottonwood? Our employees love working here—and as a result our clients love our employees. Cottonwood provides a welcoming work experience that will: Broaden your appreciation for the diversity of our fellow community members Let you use your problem-solving and organizational skills Provide numerous teamwork and collaboration opportunities, and more. Cottonwood employment also ties in directly with many fields of study: social work, speech/language pathology, healthcare, etc… But here’s the #1 reason to work at Cottonwood—every day, you’ll be changing lives.

Requirements

High school degree or GED
18 or older
Must pass background check and drug screen
Must have a driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance carrier.
Must be physically able to evacuate individuals in the event of an emergency and be willing and able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid class C driver’s license is required, along with a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance provider.
Must have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry at least 25 lbs., endure some physical exertion (assisting with transfers, wet mopping etc.), and be able to evacuate consumers in the event of an emergency.
Must be able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict and provide assistance with personal care.
Must have basic computer skills, be able to access Cottonwood email, and complete data entry.
A valid class C driver’s license is required, along with a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance provider.
Must be able to pass all required background checks and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field is preferred.
Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead more independent lives by creating enriching, meaningful days filled with educational, recreational, and leisure activities.
Promote dignity and choice, encourage friendships, and support community involvement through volunteerism and other opportunities.
Planning activities.
Enhancing service curriculums.
Providing safe transportation.
Help people with disabilities live their best lives.
Provide assistance with personal care.