DSP

Behavioral Health Allies • Kansas City, MO

7d

About The Position

Help individuals with developmental, behavioral, or medical needs live safely, build independence, and stay engaged in their homes and communities. Provide continuous supervision, compassionate care, and meaningful engagement; assist with daily living and mobility needs; and support individuals according to their care and behavior plans. The role includes community outings, appointments, and transportation, maintaining a clean and safe home, and completing accurate and timely care and behavioral documentation. DSPs collaborate with teammates and clinicians, respond calmly during crises, and promptly address or escalate concerns. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring continuous alertness and the ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Flexibility to work across group homes as needed is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license meeting transportation requirements: Missouri Class E or out-of-state equivalent.
• Reliability, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to follow care plans consistently.
• Willingness to support individuals with complex needs and learn through training and coaching.
• Flexibility to work across group homes as needed.
• Ability to remain continuously alert and perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous direct support, residential services, or behavioral health experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision, compassionate care, and meaningful engagement.
• Assist with hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility, and medications as trained.
• Follow Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and ABA-based strategies.
• Support community outings, appointments, and transportation.
• Maintain a clean, safe home and complete accurate, timely care and behavioral documentation.
• Collaborate with teammates and clinicians, respond calmly during crises, and promptly address or escalate concerns.

Benefits

• $1,000 retention bonus for full-time employees; half paid at 90 days and half at 180 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), HSA, flexible spending account, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• PTO and sick time begin accruing on Day 1.
• $100 monthly wellness spending account after 90 days.
• OnDemand Pay, providing access to earned wages when needed.

What This Job Offers

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