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Direct Support Professional: 3-Day Workweeks!

GoodLife Innovations
  • Lawrence, Kansas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Direct Support Professional: 3-Day Workweeks!
    $250 Hiring Bonus!
    Full-Time, $17.50 - $18.67*
     
    GoodLife Innovations is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide care and companionship to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

    As a Direct Support Professional, you will support positive behaviors, teach communication skills, and maintain health and hygiene for the individuals we serve. Your day will be spent in family-style group homes and Day Service centers to assist with client goals and personal care needs.

    Entry-Level Qualifications:
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Must pass criminal background check
    • Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record (day positions only)
    • Ability to lift up to 50lbs to physically assist individuals
    • Flexibility in assigned working location based on client needs
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Previous caregiving or direct support experience, ideally in a residential or therapeutic setting
    • Experience working with clients with aggressive or disruptive behaviors
    • Training in crisis intervention or de-escalation techniques
    Shifts & Schedules Available: 
    • Front-Half (Sun-Wed)
    • Midweek (Wed/Thu/Fri)
    • Back-Half (Wed-Sat)
    • Days: 7am-7pm or 8am-8pm
    Some duties:
    • Assisting or fully supporting with personal care needs (bathing, toileting, grooming)
    • Teaching and supporting daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry)
    • Transporting clients in company van
    • Administering medications
    • Supporting clients at their Day Service programs
    • Charting/documenting data using computer system
    Some benefits include:
    • 3-day workweeks
    • $250 Hiring Bonus
    • Weekly pay
    • Health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)
    • Dental/vision/life insurance
    • Flexible spending account (FSA)
    • Paid time-off
    • Matching 401k
    • Career advancement opportunities

    This pay range represents GoodLife's average range for this role at the time of posting. Compensation offered will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, shift type and program location.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLawrence, Kansas
    Websitehttps://mygoodlife.org/careers/

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Health Maintenanceunmatched
    • Laundryunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Personal Careunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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