Direct Support Professional; DSP​/Caregiver Chillicothe MO

Direct Support Professional (DSP/Caregiver) – Chillicothe, MO

We are looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with developmental disabilities in our new homes in Chillicothe, Missouri. Our nonprofit, Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD), has over five decades of service and is now opening a new location in the area.

• Purpose-Driven Work:
  Make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals with developmental disabilities live with dignity, independence, and opportunity.
• Meaningful Connections:
  Build trusted relationships while supporting daily living, life skills, and community involvement.
• Flexible Scheduling:
  Choose a schedule that fits your life — full-time or part-time opportunities with day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.
• Supportive Team Environment:
  Be part of a collaborative, mission-focused team that values compassion, communication, and teamwork.
• Growth & Advancement:
  Enjoy paid training, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to grow into Lead DSP, Residential Specialist, or Program Specialist roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits (FT) & Perks (PT):
  Full-time DSPs receive health, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) with 6% match — while part-time DSPs enjoy paid training, flexible hours, and eligibility for internal advancement.

• Support individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
• Assist with medication administration and health documentation under supervisor guidance.
• Encourage independence, community participation, and personal development.
• Provide companionship, behavioral support, and emotional encouragement.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation (T-Logs, service notes, etc.).
• Ensure safe, respectful, and person-centered care in all settings.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class E (MO) or Class C (KS) driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist individuals with personal care.
• Compassionate, dependable, and professional demeanor.
• Must pass background, FCSR, and health screenings prior to hire.
• One year of related experience or education in human services or healthcare preferred.

• Pay: $19/hr. + weekend differential pay.
• Work Setting:
  Residential homes in the Chillicothe, Missouri area.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time or part-time; day, evening, and overnight shifts available.
• Training:
  Paid onboarding and continued professional development.

If you’re passionate about helping others reach their potential, we’d love to meet you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.

Apply today KC.org/Careers and start changing lives tomorrow!