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Community Support Professional
Kansas City, MOPosted 6 days ago
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Job Description
Job Id:
1134
# of Openings:
3
Community Support Professional (Full-Time • Part-Time)
Starting pay at $19/hr. + Mileage Reimbursement Personal Vehicle Required) + Weekend
If helping others achieve independence inspires you, this opportunity is for you. Join Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) — a nonprofit serving Kansas City for over 50 years — as a Community Support Professional. You’ll make a lasting impact by helping individuals with developmental disabilities build meaningful relationships, participate in community life, and gain the confidence to thrive.
What You'll Do
- Support individuals in their homes and community settings — not a facility.
- Help clients participate in social, recreational, volunteer, and faith-based activities.
- Provide reliable transportation and personal support as needed.
- Collaborate with families to design flexible, meaningful daily and weekly routines.
- Document services, progress, and outcomes in Therap.
- Encourage independence, dignity, and self-advocacy.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Valid driver’s license (Class E MO or Class C KS), auto insurance, clean driving record, and personal vehicle (required).
- Compassionate communication, strong organization, and a person-centered mindset.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and complete CPR/First Aid (training provided).
- Prior caregiving, education, or human services experience preferred.
The Role at a Glance
- Pay: $19/hr. + mileage reimbursement + weekend differential pay
- Work Setting: 100% community-based — location varies daily
- Schedule: Full-time or part-time; flexible hours coordinated with families and individuals
- Training: Paid two-week onboarding, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (required)
Ready to Make a Difference?
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.
About CDD
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 at www.CDDKC.org/Careers and start changing lives tomorrow!
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