Day Program Direct Support Profession

Community Support Services of Missouri·Joplin, Missouri

$21 - $21/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Day Program Direct Support Profession · $21 - $21/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+31% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Joplin, Missouri ($16.00/hr)

17 similar openings in the Joplin area · median $16.00/hr

$14.25/hr · lowesthighest · $21.01/hr

this role: $21.01/hrmedian $16.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Joplin, Missouri rates. This role sits in the 95th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 31% above the Joplin, Missouri median for support services roles.

Provide high-quality, person-centered, hands-on support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in their daily activities. Ensure compliance with individualized plans, maintain accurate documentation, and monitor the physical and emotional health of those served.

Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) has been in operation since 1978 supporting children and adults with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. Our mission is to foster and promote maximum independence, quality of life, personal growth, health and safety for the individuals we serve. We ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by potential, not any potential limitations. At CSS we strive each day to live out our ABLE Core Value: Above and Beyond, Better Together, Lead Intentionally, and Empower Everyone.

Position Summary

Direct Support Professional at Community Support Services provide high quality, person centered, hands on support to individuals with a variety of developmental and/or physical disabilities. Hands-on support includes assistance in all activities of daily living as identified by an individual’s habilitation team. These supports may include, but are not limited to, daily cleaning responsibilities, maintenance and administration of medications, transportation, assistance with personal hygiene, and administrative duties.

Essential Functions

Review and Implementation of the Individualized Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP).

Provide support while demonstrating respect and dignity of the individual served by interacting with individuals served in a positive, person centered manner.

Commitment to providing quality services to individuals and their families.

Monitoring of individual physical and emotional health.

Follow operational policies and procedures developed by the Agency for all areas of individual care.

Submit all required documentation by the required deadlines.

Maintain open, positive, person centered communication with Supervisor(s) and stakeholders.

Attend all required trainings as scheduled

Adhere to staffing rotation expectations as established by CSS policy and program processes.

Performs related work as assigned

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Confidence in interaction with individuals of all ages and with a variety of disabilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Be able to work independently and within a team atmosphere
Ability to be flexible in all areas
Resourceful in accomplishing tasks and directives

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Retirement Matching
Supplemental Plans

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $21 - $21/hr
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

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