Part-Time Nights or Weekends Direct Support Professional

Part‑Time Nights or Weekends Direct Support Professional

Kirksville, MO

At Chariton Valley Association (CVA), a proud partner of Center for Human Services, we empower people with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through high‑quality, diverse support services. CVA is a non‑profit organization founded by family members and parents of children with disabilities, offering superior supports in a loving environment.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Community Living advances our mission by delivering compassionate, person‑centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The DSP promotes choice, dignity, and inclusion, fosters skill development and community integration, and may provide additional behavioral or medical support as needed.

• Integrate individuals by promoting community participation, supporting relationships, accessing resources, and engaging in recreational and community‑based programs per each Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Empower individuals by providing personalized physical and emotional support, maintaining a safe, clean home, and assisting with mobility, transfers, and adaptive device use.
• Aid with routine housekeeping: meal preparation, laundry, bed‑making, and equipment maintenance.
• Support health by administering medication, completing medication administration records, assisting with feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, mobility, and event attendance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through accurate documentation and adherence to agency and state guidelines.
• Promote a positive work culture with courteous communication, kindness, respect, and advocacy.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred).

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
• Reliable communication method.
• Completion of mandatory training: CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (Med Aide), and Universal Precautions.

• Accountability, attention to detail, compassion, courtesy.
• Ethical behavior, initiative, organizational skills.
• Positive, collaborative attitude, professional communication.
• Stress and time management.
• Welcoming attitude.

• Electronic reporting proficiency.
• Follow directions and provide personal care.
• Comfortable with technology and communication.
• Learning‑focused, organized, person‑centered.
• Policy‑supportive, reliable, respectful, responsible, team player.

• Lift/transfer >50 lbs regularly; assist CPR where required.
• Ability to kneel, push, pull, and stand for extended periods per CPR guidelines.
• Repetitive lifting, bending, typing, and walking/standing as necessary.

CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits. View our benefits guide for more details.

Based on needs:
Part‑Time I (0‑19 hrs), Part‑Time II (20‑29 hrs), Part‑Time III (30‑34 hrs).

Starting wage: $18.25 plus additional pay based on experience. Hours and rate are subject to change.

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. The statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please call 660‑826‑4401 ext. 553 or 660‑665‑1111 and request HR assistance.