3-Day Direct Support Professional (Thu/Fri/Sat)

GoodLife Innovations; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day workweeks

Hiring bonus

Weekly pay

Health insurance

FSA

Paid time-off

401k matching

Job summary

GoodLife Innovations is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide care and companionship to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support positive behaviors, teach communication skills, assist with daily living tasks, and help clients engage in community activities in group homes and Day Service centers.

Caregiving roles are entry-level, with a 3-day workweek schedule Thu/Fri/Sat, shifts 7am-7pm or 8am-8pm.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record (day positions only)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs to physically assist individuals
• Flexibility in assigned working location based on client needs

Responsibilities

• Support positive behaviors and teach communication skills
• Maintain health and hygiene for individuals
• Encourage community engagement and daily living skills
• Transport clients in company van and assist with personal care needs

Job description

Position: 3-Day Direct Support Professional (Thu/Fri/Sat)

Location: Shawnee, KS

Job Id: 1274

# of Openings: 1

Direct Support Professional

$250 Hiring Bonus!

Full-Time, $17.50 - $18.67*

GoodLife Innovations is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide care and companionship to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support positive behaviors, teach communication skills, maintain health and hygiene, and encourage community engagement for the individuals we serve. Your days will be spent in family-style group homes, Day Service centers, and out in the community to assist with client goals and personal care needs.

Shifts & Schedules Available:

• Thursday/Friday/Saturday
• Days: 7am-7pm or 8am-8pm

Entry-Level Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record (day positions only)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs to physically assist individuals
• Flexibility in assigned working location based on client needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous caregiving or direct support experience, ideally in a residential or therapeutic setting
• Experience working with clients with aggressive or disruptive behaviors
• Training in crisis intervention or de-escalation techniques

Some benefits include:

• 3-day workweeks
• $250 Hiring Bonus
• Weekly pay
• Health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time-off
• Matching 401k
• Assisting or fully supporting with personal care needs (bathing, toileting, grooming)
• Teaching and supporting daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry)
• Transporting clients in company van
• Administering medications
• Supporting clients at their Day Service programs and in the community

This pay range represents GoodLife's average range for this role at the time of posting. Compensation offered will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, shift type and program location.