Residential Direct Support Professional

Flinthills Services Inc.; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinthills Services Inc. in El Dorado, Kansas, is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on daily care in a residential setting.

You will assist clients with daily activities, meals, transportation, and personal care, while supporting Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSPs) to help individuals reach their goals. This in-person role requires empathy, patience, strong communication, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Automobile liability insurance as required by Kansas.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily Support: Provide day-to-day services in residential settings, including training, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Health & Safety: Administer medications as prescribed, monitor health concerns, and maintain emergency equipment.
• Financial Assistance: Help clients manage budgets, maintain spending records, and organize receipts.
• Community Engagement: Support clients in participating in community activities and accessing local resources.
• Client Development: Work closely with clients to meet their personal goals, ensuring PCSPs are implemented and documented effectively.
• Home Maintenance: Maintain a clean and safe living environment, assisting with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Instruction-following

Data entry basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Residential Direct Support ProfessionalEl Dorado, KS 67042## OverviewLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftEvening## Residential- Direct Support Professional**Residential Direct Support Professional**Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a **Residential Direct Support Professional** and provide essential support to individuals in a residential setting.**Position Summary**As a Residential Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in assisting clients with daily activities, including medication administration, meal planning, transportation, and personal care. You’ll help clients manage their budgets, maintain a safe and clean environment, and achieve their personal goals through Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSPs).**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** **Daily Support:** Provide day-to-day services in residential settings, including training, meal preparation, and shopping.* **Health & Safety:** Administer medications as prescribed, monitor health concerns, and maintain emergency equipment. Report health changes and incidents promptly.* **Financial Assistance:** Help clients manage budgets, maintain spending records, and organize receipts.* **Community Engagement:** Support clients in participating in community activities and accessing local resources.* **Client Development:** Work closely with clients to meet their personal goals, ensuring PCSPs are implemented and documented effectively.* **Home Maintenance:** Maintain a clean and safe living environment, assisting with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks.**Work Environment**This is an in-person role that requires mental stability and emotional intelligence to handle the stresses of working with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.## Qualifications**Qualifications*** **Minimum Requirements:*** High school diploma or GED.* Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no major infractions within the past 36 months).* Automobile liability insurance as required by the State of Kansas.* **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in Working with people with developmental disabilities.**Skills and Abilities*** Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.* Basic computer skills, including data entry and documentation.* Commitment to maintaining the rights, dignity, and respect of all clients.