Center for Developmentally Disabled is Hiring a Pal's University's Community Integration ~ Direct Support Professional (DSP) Near Kansas, MO
Hey you…yes you! Thanks for stopping by. We know that job searching can be quite the job itself, so we’ll get straight to the point. We are seeking a different kind of Direct Support Professional (DSP.) (That's someone who offers aide to the intellectually and developmentally disabled.) If you're a Direct Support Professional, but you like being out in the community, this is the job for you! While we are excited to get to know you, let’s start by telling you a little about us!
CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 YEARS with the goal of adding 50 more in our sight!
Ready to see what we can offer you? Keep reading!
CDD offers a wide range of benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid ongoing training
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
401(k) with 6% agency match
Employee referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays (7)
Vacation and Sick pay
Now that we’ve introduced ourselves, lets give you a rundown of what you’ll be doing:
Drive your own vehicle in all areas of the KC metro
Work independently with clients in the community
Work with goals, not quality of life
Show us your Independent thinking and the ability to create activities every day to meet those goals (We don’t ask “what do you want to do today”. We ask “Do you want to work on goal 1 or goal 2 and here are the activities available”)
Schedule your own times with each client and communicate those times to the family members. (We give you a caseload, not a schedule.)
Complete your daily logs DAILY to show your work and progress. Documenting and providing summaries is required!