Job Description:
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (CAREGIVER)
Company: Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)
Job Location: North KC (includes Platte City, Gladstone and Independence) & South KC (includes Lees Summit, Blue Springs, and Raytown)
Employment Type: Full Time & Part time Available:
**No experience necessary! We provide free training!**
**We just need your compassionate, caring heart!**
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives? Do you want to work in a fulfilling career where you can help others reach their full potential? As a Caregiver (Direct Support Professional), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that!
If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living! You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life as well as yours!
As a Caregiver, you will be able to enjoy:
- Employee Benefits Package – paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more (full-time 30 hours or more)
- Employee Discounts – Verizon, AT&T, and more
- Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost to you
- Mileage Reimbursement – company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Top-Notch Training – initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career Advancement Opportunities – promoting from within
- Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture – an environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
What you’ll get to do as a Caregiver:
- Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities
- Help clients to access community resources and participate in social activities
- Provide transportation to clients out into the community for appointments and shopping
- Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money
- Help clients with daily tasks, like personal care and hygiene
- Write notes about client progress and achievements
- Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff
- Understand and follow the client’s Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication and people skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if applicable)
- Pass a background check
Work Environment:
- Work mostly in clients’ homes and communities, with some travel
- May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
- Work in various settings, including private homes, public spaces, and outdoors
- Must be able to work varying shifts, including weekends
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Embrace Our Supportive Culture:
At Firefly, we foster a culture where our associates are treasured as our greatest asset. We recognize that their fulfillment directly influences the exceptional services we provide. As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness