Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Day Program

Arrowhead West Inc; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid & CPR training

Job summary

Arrowhead West, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver to assist individuals in the Military location Day Program. You will help participants build life skills, participate in community activities, and develop independent living habits.

You will teach essential home-care tasks, support daily living routines, and promote health and wellness while collaborating with case managers and supervisors to implement person-centered plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to lift 15–50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs; push a wheelchair up a ramp.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in community activities (shopping, events, outings).
• Teach home-care skills (laundry, cooking, cleaning, groceries).
• Assist with personal care and promote healthy habits.
• Provide support per PCSP and teach independence skills.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and direct care staff on PCSP teams.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Reliability

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Why It Matters: You’ll help people in the Military location Day Program make informed choices, build friendships, learn life skills, and participate fully in their community — creating confidence, connection, and joy every day.

Are you a compassionate, supportive individual who wants to help people with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and joyful lives? As a DSP, you’ll provide hands‑on support while teaching skills, encouraging community participation, and building positive, professional relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals in community activities: shopping, movies, ball games, library trips, hobbies, local events, and other meaningful outings.
• Teach skills for a clean, safe home, including laundry, cooking, cleaning, and grocery routines.
• Assist with personal care needs (bathing, grooming, mealtime) and promote healthy habits.
• Provide support aligned with each person’s Person‑Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and teach skills that increase independence.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, direct care staff, and supervisors; participate in PCSP teams.

What You’ll Earn:

• Starting at $17.50/hr., with additional pay opportunities for experience and education.
• Paid training; including First Aid & CPR certification, and training related to person centered planning and positive behavior supports.
• Benefits include $1000 hiring bonus, health and life insurance, retirement programs with matching funds, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, and an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and support.

Schedule: Day hours - Monday - Friday

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to lift 15–50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs.; ability to push a wheelchair up a ramp.

Arrowhead West, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer