Direct Support Professional - Behavior Support

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Position: Direct Support Professional
- Behavior Support

Location: Lawrence, KS

Job :1266

# of Openings:1

Direct Support Professional
- Behavior Support
$250 Hiring Bonus!
Full-Time, $17.50 - $18.67*

Good Life Innovations is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide care and companionship for adults with disabilities who have behavioral support needs.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference by supporting and caring for others? Do you want a better work/life balance by working 3 days a week? Apply today and make the Good Life possible!

As a
Direct Support Professional
, you will support positive behaviors, teach communication skills, and maintain health and hygiene for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your day will be spent in family‑style group homes and Day Service centers to assist with client goals and personal care needs.

• Front‑Half (Sun‑Wed)
• Midweek (Wed/Thu/Fri)
• Back‑Half (Wed‑Sat)
• Days
  : 7am‑7pm or 8am‑8pm

• At least 18 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record (day positions only)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs to physically assist individuals
• Flexibility in assigned working location based on client needs

• Previous caregiving or direct support experience, ideally in a residential or therapeutic setting
• Experience working with clients with aggressive or disruptive behaviors
• Training in crisis intervention or de‑escalation techniques

• 3‑day workweeks
• $250 Hiring Bonus
• Weekly pay
• Health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time‑off
• Matching 401k

This pay range represents Good Life’s average range for this role at the time of posting. Compensation offered will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, shift type and program location.

• Unique and traditional schedules (3, 4, & 5 day workweeks)
• Weekly and On‑Demand Pay
• Management Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Health care benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Matching retirement plan
• Paid time off

Watch our brief overview video of what Direct Support Staff do at Goodlife.

Working at Good Life is more than just a job. We understand and support your growth and career advancement which is why we provide relevant, comprehensive, and hands‑on paid training, starting day‑one. Our staff are Good Life’s backbone and we love to promote from within. Your starting position at Good Life can lead to many different career paths, all without leaving the company!

DSP

"I have had such an awesome and amazing year here at Good Life. I have learned so much and have grown in more ways than not, since last year. I love meeting so many new people and getting to interact with the folks here at the company."

Chief Talent Officer

"Good Life direct care professionals, family teachers, and professional neighbors not only support individuals at home and in the community, but also act as advocates in communicating their needs, self expression and goals."

DSP

"One of my greatest joys is coming into a resident's home and seeing them smile  means everything to know they trust me to take good care of them. To serve a purpose to someone is what is necessary in my life to be fulfilled."

DSP

"Working at Good Life is far more than a job. It's more like a family where every day is enriching and rewarding. I love using my background as a teacher to help my friends learn new skills, but they teach me a lot too."

A career with Good Life provides meaning and opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of persons with disabilities. The work is rewarding, valuable, and provides a great chance to serve your community. That said, the work is not without its difficulties. To get an idea of what to expect from a Direct Service role, check out our Realistic Job Preview video.

Shared Living (also known as Good Life’s Professional Family Teaching Model) is a living arrangement where an individual, couple, or family share their home with a person who has an intellectual or developmental disability. When an individual with I/DD experiences one‑on‑one care, respect, love, and learning in a consistent family‑like environment, their quality of life improves—that's when we see everyone truly thrive.

Our Shared Living contractors (also known as Professional Family Teachers) are our program’s most valuable resource! If you are interested in becoming a Professional Family Teacher, we'd love to hear from you!