Direct Support Professional - Behavior Support

Position: Direct Support Professional - Behavior Support

Location: Lenexa, KS

Job :1302

# of Openings:1

$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.

• 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
• Days: 7am-7pm or 8am-8pm
• Front-Half (Sun-Wed)
• Midweek (Tue/Wed/Thu)
• Back-Half (Wed-Sat)
• Implementing behavioral procedures for preventing and responding to challenging behaviors
• Assisting or fully supporting with personal care needs (bathing, toileting, grooming)
• Helping clients reduce challenging behaviors by teaching appropriate replacement behaviors
• Teaching and supporting daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry)
• Transporting clients in company van
• Administering medications
• Supporting clients at their Day Service programs
• Observing, documenting, and reporting data on daily activities

• 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.