Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Independence

Company: Center for Developmentally Disabled
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Do you have a big heart and a passion for helping others? Are you fun and energetic? Are you reliable and hardworking? If so, we're looking for Direct Support Professionals!



Come join a community where you are welcomed with open arms and VALUED for who you are and all that you do!



Base Pay: $18.00/hr regardless of experience

Differential opportunities up to $5.52/hour



To apply for this job, you must have a Missouri Class E or Kansas Class C Driver License (if you are 21 years of age or older,) proof of auto insurance in your name, and proof of education.



CDD offers a wide range of benefits:


Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid ongoing training
Supplemental insurance (cancer, hospital indemnity and accident)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
$25k life insurance policy paid by CDD
Voluntary life for employee including spouse and dependent options
Long- and short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Legal Shield options
Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
401(k) with 6% agency match
Employee referral bonus program
Shift differential Saturday and Sunday extra $1.50 per hour
Certain positions receive an extra .52 cents per hour driving bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays (7)
Vacation and Sick pay




Direct Support Professional:

Essential Functions


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Conduct training as outlined in Person Centered Plans to include but not limited to hygiene care, monitoring clothing care and use, meal planning, cooking, budgeting and shopping;
Complete T-Logs during each shift worked;
Documents performance on training outcomes as outlined in program strategies;
Monitors individuals' Person Center Plans to ensure accurate implementation, on-going progress, and timely and accurate required documentation;
Attends Annual Person Centered Plan meetings with individuals;
Completes Personal Interview and Personal Profile forms to assist with annual plan process;
Completes necessary documentation needed for the Annual Person Centered Plan packets;
Supervise and monitor individuals in taking medications and obtaining medical treatment for illness or injuries;
Check homes and/or apartments for overall maintenance needs and documents needed repairs;
Assists with completing domestic duties when an individual refuses, is unable, or does not complete the duties in a satisfactory manner which include but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathroom and kitchen areas, laundry, etc;
Maintain a "designated" driving status;
Transport individuals to and from day programs, community outings, doctor's appointments, grocery stores, etc;
Assist and teach individuals with learning other modes of transportation such riding the Metro bus or share-a-fare;
Attend scheduled meetings, pre-service and in-service training and complete certification training as scheduled;
Writes and submits Event Reports;
Perform accurate time and attendance procedures by clocking in and out of shifts as required;
Provides companionship, emotional support, behavioral crisis intervention, and behavioral
counseling to individuals




Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972 serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the greater Kansas City, MO area. CDD provides residential care services, employment services, day habilitation to adults, and a private school for students who are referred through the Kansas City Missouri area.



We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law
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