Direct Support Professional

Grace Reliant Health Services LLC-1; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Costshare Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

7 Paid Holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Short & long-term disability

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Grace Reliant Residential Services in the Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO area is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their own homes. This full-time/part-time role involves helping with daily living, personal care, and transportation to promote independence and safety.

Overnight and day shifts are available with full benefits options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle with active insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care in client homes.
• Follow the client’s ISP and care plans.
• Assist with daily living: cooking, cleaning, shopping, hygiene, dressing, bathing.
• Provide personal and medical-related care as needed.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.
• Document care and communication accurately.
• Use de-escalation strategies during crises.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Full-Time/Part-Time (Day Shift)

Grace Reliant Residential Services

Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO Area

Job Summary

Grace Reliant is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities in their own homes. In this full-time role, you will help individuals build independence, assist with daily living tasks and personal care, provide transportation, monitor safety, and offer meaningful companionship. Ideal candidates are patient, reliable, and motivated by work that makes a direct impact. Multiple shifts are available in the Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO area, with competitive pay, development incentives, and optional full benefits.

Pay

• $18.00/hour – Per diem (no benefits)
• $17.00/hour – Full benefits package

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Schedule: 12 hour shifts- Days; every other weekend required

About Grace Reliant

Grace Reliant exists to help people live more complete, independent lives. Our Residential Services team provides customized in-home support, empowering individuals to grow, participate in their community, and reach personal goals.

We are expanding and looking for individuals who value meaningful, mission-driven work.

Position Summary

Overnight DSPs support individuals in their homes by promoting independence, assisting with personal and daily living skills, ensuring safety overnight, and providing companionship and encouragement. This role includes both routine and medically related personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, person-centered care in client homes
• Follow the client’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Assist with daily living needs: cooking, cleaning, shopping, hygiene, dressing, bathing
• Perform personal and medical-related care, including:
  • Catheters
  • Transfers
  • Hoyer lift
  • Bowel routines
  • Enemas
  • Showering
  • Brief changes
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities
• Offer positive interaction, encouragement, and companionship
• Use de-escalation and behavior management strategies during psychiatric crises
• Document care and communication accurately

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal vehicle with active insurance
• Ability to pass a background check
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift/move 30-50 lbs
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, or overnight shifts and every other weekend
• Compassion, patience, and dependability

Compensation & Incentives

• $18.00/hour (per diem)
• $17.00/hour (full benefits)

Benefits (Full-Time With Benefits Option)

• Healthcare Costshare Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short & long-term disability
• Flexible scheduling options

Work Location

• Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO area
• Client homes and community settings