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Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc.

Direct Support Professional

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: 2 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$32,872 / year median in Kansas

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Direct Support Professionals play a key role in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you assist the people we serve with meeting their daily needs. You have the opportunity to share in their success and support them through their struggles, while building lasting relationships. Responsible for providing personal care, supervision and training, record keeping, transportation, and light household maintenance. Residential shifts receive a shift differential between $1.00 and $2.00 depending upon location. On our website, there is more information about various Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions in our Day Services and Residential Services programs. Job titles include Residential Advisor, Remote Support Professional, Work Supervisor, Work Skills Trainer, and Life Enrichment Trainer. We have part-time and full-time positions. Start wage for DSP positions is $17.00 an hour with a raise after three months. DSP positions receive a $1000 bonus for completing required training sessions within first year and may be eligible for retention bonuses through their second year of employment. Some positions may require overnight stay and may be eligible for sleep stipend. Minimum requirements include high school diploma (or equivalency), three years driving experience, good driving history and able to meet all requirements for position. More detailed description of positions being recruited available at www.biglakes.org/jobs/

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Drivers license (Required)

Work Location:

In person