Empathetic Direct Support Specialist for Community Living

Azza HealthCare Agency; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency provides compassionate home and community-based care to individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and maintaining safety and independence in community settings.

You will follow individualized support plans, document progress, and collaborate with families and clinical teams to ensure coordinated support and continuous quality care for clients in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Empathy and commitment to person-centered care.
• Ability to provide respectful assistance with personal care and daily living.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, safety awareness and ability to follow individualized plans.
• Comfort with documentation of support activities and progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care and household tasks.
• Support independence, safety and community inclusion.
• Follow individualized support plans to deliver consistent, quality care.
• Document observations and support progress according to procedures.
• Collaborate with families and clinical teams to ensure coordinated support.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centered care

Communication

Reliability

Documentation

Job description

Azza HealthCare Agency provides compassionate home and community-based care to individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and maintaining safety and independence in community settings.

You will follow individualized support plans, document progress, and collaborate with families and clinical teams to ensure coordinated support and continuous quality care for clients in Kansas.