Full-Time Weekends and Evenings Direct Support Professional

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC • Sedalia, MO

2d • $18 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Community Living provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The role promotes choice, dignity, inclusion, independence, skill development, community integration, and meaningful engagement while maintaining a safe, supportive, and respectful home environment. Some homes may require additional behavioral or medical support for individuals with specific health care, mobility, or behavioral needs.

DSPs assist individuals in participating in community life, building relationships, accessing local resources, and engaging in activities aligned with their interests and Individual Support Plans. They provide physical and emotional support, help with daily living and household tasks, and assist with mobility, transfers, adaptive devices, and personal care. Duties also include medication administration, tube feedings, meal preparation according to dietary needs, support at medical appointments, and timely completion of required records and reports.

The position requires consistent attendance, participation in mandatory training and team meetings, adherence to agency policies and safety procedures, and professional, respectful communication. The role is full-time, primarily weekends, with schedules based on the needs of the individuals served. Available hours may be used to create a schedule. The starting wage is $18.25 per hour, with higher pay possible depending on experience; hours and pay may change based on program and business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory paid training, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (Med Aide/Level 1 Med-Aide), and Universal Precautions.
• Ability to document electronically in proprietary systems and meet documentation expectations and deadlines.
• Ability to follow directions and use computers and electronic communication.
• Ability to provide personal care and work in a person-centered, team-oriented manner.
• Ability and strength to regularly position, lift, or transfer more than 50 pounds, including safely assisting an adult to the ground to perform CPR.
• Ability to kneel continuously on hard or other surfaces for extended periods as required for CPR.
• Ability to push and pull 100–125 pounds of pressure consistently over extended periods as required for CPR.
• Ability to lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, and sit or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods.
• Ability to type on a keyboard for extended periods and view an electronic screen intermittently.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, compassion, courtesy, ethical decision-making, initiative, organization, positivity, stress management, time management, and professional communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote meaningful community integration and participation in community programs, recreational activities, and events that reflect individuals’ interests and preferences.
• Support individuals in building and maintaining relationships, accessing local resources, and developing essential life and social skills.
• Foster choice, inclusion, independence, and self-direction while balancing safety and empowerment.
• Provide personalized physical and emotional support in a safe, clean, comfortable, and person-centered home environment.
• Perform housekeeping tasks, including preparing meals, doing laundry, making beds, and maintaining household equipment and cleanliness.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using appropriate assistive technology and safety protocols; support use of adaptive devices and participation in daily routines.
• Administer prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders and complete medication administration records, daily logs, incident reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Safely administer tube feedings and provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and mobility assistance.
• Prepare and serve meals according to individuals’ dietary needs.
• Support medical appointments by scheduling and arranging transportation, attending visits, assisting with communication, and supporting follow-up care as needed.
• Follow agency and state requirements, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Attend mandatory training and team meetings, maintain reliable attendance, and comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Communicate courteously and professionally, demonstrate kindness and patience, and promote advocacy, respect, and a positive work culture.

Benefits

• The employer describes its benefits as best-in-industry and refers applicants to a benefits guide for details; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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