Life Enrichment Program - Direct Support Professional I (68989)

Cottonwood; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cottonwood in Lawrence, KS is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support adults with disabilities in daily living, learning, and leisure activities. You'll work in our day program and in the community, helping participants grow and thrive with compassionate care.

The role emphasizes individualized attention in small groups, opportunities for meaningful activities, and a supportive, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18 years or older.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Must have a driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance carrier.
• Must be physically able to evacuate individuals in the event of an emergency and be willing and able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict.
• Experience in the field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in our day program as well as in the community, exploring events, classes, local attractions, and businesses.
• Support participants with mealtime and hygiene needs, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Plan and participate in engaging activities that bring joy and create lasting memories for the individuals we serve.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lawrence, KS 66047, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.30 - $17.30 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Make a Difference Every Day as a Life Enrichment DSP!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is unique, meaningful, and impactful? Join our Life Enrichment team and help adults with disabilities thrive through daily living, learning, and leisure activities. Be part of a program that prioritizes small group settings, giving participants the personal attention they deserve to grow and succeed.

What You’ll Do:

• Spend time at our day program as well as out in the community, exploring events, classes, local attractions, and businesses. Every day offers opportunities for discovery, fun, and learning!
• Support participants with their mealtime and hygiene needs, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
• Plan and participate in engaging activities that bring joy and create lasting memories for the individuals we serve.

Your work will directly contribute to creating a fun and fulfilling daily experience for our participants. Your compassion, creativity, and energy will be the driving force behind the positive impact we make.

Ready to join a team that truly changes lives?

Want to know what a Direct Support Professional does?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpF0HHp8WFI

As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll use your kindness and compassion to help people and have fun with them in the community.

In return, you’ll get a rewarding career, competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the kind of satisfaction you can’t get from just any old job.

If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of people from diverse backgrounds…

Love laughing at life’s little quirks while you work …

And get excited to work in a welcoming environment that puts clients and employees first…

We have an opening for a direct support professional in Lawrence, KS.

We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, fulfilling work, and so much more.

What will you do when you’re a DSP?

DSPs help people with disabilities live their best lives.

Why choose Cottonwood?

Our employees love working here—and as a result our clients love our employees.

Here are just a few of the benefits we offer:

• Employee- and Family-friendly management style
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Sick leave, bereavement leave, personal time and more
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance and workers compensation insurance
• Disability insurance for qualified employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Matched retirement plans
• Voluntary insurance options and health spending plans
• Discounted health club membership with Genesis health clubs
• Discounted tickets to area attractions

Cottonwood provides a welcoming work experience that will:

• Broaden your appreciation for the diversity of our fellow community members
• Let you use your problem-solving and organizational skills
• Provide numerous teamwork and collaboration opportunities, and more.

Cottonwood employment also ties in directly with many fields of study: social work, speech/language pathology, healthcare, etc…

But here’s the #1 reason to work at Cottonwood—every day, you’ll be changing lives.

What we need from you:

• High school degree or GED
• 18 or older
• Must pass background check and drug screen
• Must have a driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance carrier.
• Must be physically able to evacuate individuals in the event of an emergency and be willing and able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict.

Experience in the field is preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid class C driver’s license is required, along with a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance provider. Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. Must have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry at least 25 lbs., endure some physical exertion (assisting with transfers, wet mopping etc.), and be able to evacuate consumers in the event of an emergency. Must be able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict and provide assistance with personal care. Must have basic computer skills, be able to access Cottonwood email, and complete data entry. A valid class C driver’s license is required, along with a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance provider. Must be able to pass all required back ground checks and drug screen.