Direct Support Professional

Community Support Services of Missouri·Joplin, Missouri

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

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional · $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.

Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on, person-centered care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, including assistance with daily living activities. They are responsible for implementing individualized plans, monitoring health, and maintaining accurate documentation.

We offer competitive benefits for eligible positions including PTO, medical, dental, vision and life; supplemental plans and a retirement match of up to 3% that is 100% vested day1!

Must have evening and weekend availability

Who We Are

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 Professionals 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, meal preparation, maintenance and administration of medications, transportation, assistance with personal hygiene and companionship

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.

Must be able to transport individuals served during scheduled working hours.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Retirement Match
Supplemental Plans

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $21 - $21/hr
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

Direct support roles remain steady in Missouri

Direct Support Professional roles in Missouri are often in steady demand because agencies need dependable caregivers who can support daily living, safety, and community participation. This role is competitive because employers typically look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and either a high school diploma or GED or documented caregiving experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driving eligibility and caregiving background before applying.