Direct Support Professional - Day Olathe PRN

Lakemary Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lakemary Center in Olathe, KS is seeking a Direct Support Professional for its Adults Day Service Program. In this role, you will provide support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during daytime hours. The ideal candidate values reliability and integrity.

Lakemary offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of persons served and staff.
• Ability to utilize time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision in the community.
• Assist with volunteer activities out in the community.
• Complete all documentation by the end of shift.

Skills

Reliability

Honesty & integrity

Good communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Olathe AS - Olathe, KS 66062

Are you driven by a passion to help others? Are you someone who can provide advocacy and support to individuals served in learning social and self‑care skills? If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Direct Support Professional for our Adults Day Service Program. In this role you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their work environment during day hours. This role functions under general supervision of a Team Lead and/or Assistant Coordinator.

Direct Support Professionals Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision on ground and in the community.
• Assist with volunteer activities out in the community.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from others as appropriate.
• Understand and follow instructions provided by supervisor(s).
• Intervene in crisis situations, including physical management of persons served, using approved crisis management system and skills.
• Keep the work environment safe, clean, and orderly.
• Complete all documentation by the end of shift.

An ideal candidate for this position has

• Ability to: maintain confidentiality of persons served and staff; setup, train, and ensure quality assurance of all production as it relates to individuals served; utilize time management skills; interpret, apply, and explain applicable rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Reliability
• Honesty & integrity
• Good communication & problem‑solving skills

Direct Support Professional Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Age 19 or older (Olathe Location)
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to meet standard driving requirements
• Preferred direct care experience

Other Job Details

Day hours: 9:00am–2:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Compensation and Benefits

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

Certifications

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations

Some environments/shifts require same‑sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO