Direct Support Professional

Plan A Health; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. in Kansas City seeks a Direct Support Lead to provide person-centered support in community-based settings. You will lead a direct support team, assist with daily living activities, and help implement behavior and care plans to promote positive outcomes.

You will promote independence and community participation, coordinate team operations, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold regulatory requirements, while mentoring staff and fostering an inclusive, supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a direct support team to deliver high-quality person-centered care
• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living
• Assist with implementing behavior and care plans to support positive outcomes
• Promote independence, dignity, and community participation
• Coordinate team operations and support staff performance
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements

Job description

Direct Support Lead provides person-centered support to individuals in community-based settings. The role assists with daily living needs, supports implementation of behavior and care plans, and promotes independence and community inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a direct support team to deliver high-quality person-centered care
• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living
• Assist with implementing behavior and care plans to support positive outcomes
• Promote independence, dignity, and community participation
• Coordinate team operations and support staff performance
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong empathy, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to implement care and behavior plans consistently
• Leadership and mentoring capability
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and compliance focus
• Commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture