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Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Brightli·Bolivar, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide direct support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and community integration. Promote client independence by teaching life skills and ensuring adherence to individual support plans.

Job Description: Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)

Bolivar, Missouri

Full Time

**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 Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), 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 Direct Support Professional you will be able to enjoy

  • Employee Benefits Package - paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, & 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 Direct Support Professional

  • 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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

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

Brightli is on a Mission

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team, basic computer proficiency, and a valid driver's license.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Caregiving
  • Personal care
  • Basic computer skills
  • Daily living assistance
  • Hygiene support
  • Community resource navigation
  • Individual support plan implementation
  • Independent living instruction

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Bolivar, Missouri
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Brightli

Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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