Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Residential

Arrowhead West, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Arrowhead West, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help people with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and joyful lives. You will provide hands-on support, teach daily life skills, and promote participation in community activities.

You’ll work closely with Case Managers and direct care staff to implement Person-Centered Support Plans and foster independence and confidence in participants.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and supportive individual who wants to help people with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and joyful lives.
• Provide hands-on support while teaching skills, encouraging community participation, and building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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 PCSP and teach skills that increase independence.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, direct care staff, and supervisors; participate in PCSP teams.

Job description

Why It Matters

You'll help people 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 Direct Support Professional (DSP)**, you'll provide hands-on support while teaching skills, encouraging community participation, and building positive, professional relationships.

**What Youll 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 persons Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and teach skills that increase independence.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, direct care staff, and supervisors; participate in PCSP teams.

***Arrowhead West, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***