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BAYADA Home Health Care·Kansas City, Missouri
Direct Support Professional (DSP) · $18 - $18/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 272 posted healthcare roles in Kansas City, Missouri rates. This role sits in the 15th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 44% below the Kansas City, Missouri median for similar positions.
Provide compassionate mental and behavioral health care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Work independently within the client's home and community to support their daily needs.
Would you like to give compassionate care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own homes?
To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
We have current Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations: Kansas City and surrounding areas BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals: Weekly pay ($18.00 per/hour) Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near your home Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job Scholarship programs A stable working environment – we invest in our care team Paid time off 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support Job Responsibilities of a Home Care Direct Support Professional: Passion for providing mental/behavioral health care to individuals with ID/DD Ability to work independently in a client’s home/community BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence.
Join our caring team today!
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Candidates must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. A passion for providing care to this specific population is required.
Market context
In Missouri, Direct Support Professional roles are often driven by steady demand for caregivers who can support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These positions are competitive because employers look for verifiable experience with this population, plus a clear commitment to person-centered care. On this page, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the role faster; before applying, confirm your experience matches the one-year requirement and note the schedule and support details.