Job Details: Job Location: BUILDING I - Lawrence, KS, Salary Range: $18.27 - $18.27Hourly, Make Your Work Mean Something and be in a recession-proof job Want to know what a Direct Support Professional does?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpF0HHp8WFI   As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll use your kindness and compassion to help people and have fun with them in the community. In return, you’ll get a rewarding career, competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the kind of satisfaction you can’t get from just any old job. If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of people from diverse backgrounds… Love laughing at life’s little quirks while you work … And get excited to work in a welcoming environment that puts clients and employees first… We have an opening for a direct support professional in Lawrence, KS. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, fulfilling work, and so much more. What will you do when you’re a DSP? DSPs help people with disabilities live their best lives. A typical week working evenings and weekends might involve helping your client: Buy groceries and plan meals Keep the house organized Buy clothes Enjoy their leisure time Eat, bathe, go to the bathroom, and take care of themselves Get to and from work Enjoy TV time Go to restaurants, concerts, and other social activities Why choose Cottonwood? Our employees love working here—and as a result our clients love our employees. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer: Employee- and Family-friendly management style Paid holidays and paid vacation Sick leave, bereavement leave, personal time and more Health, Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance and workers compensation insurance Disability insurance for qualified employees Employee Assistance Program Matched retirement plans Voluntary insurance options and health spending plans Discounted health club membership with Genesis health clubs Discounted tickets to area attractions Cottonwood provides a welcoming work experience that will: Broaden your appreciation for the diversity of our fellow community members Let you use your problem-solving and organizational skills Provide numerous teamwork and collaboration opportunities, and more. Cottonwood employment also ties in directly with many fields of study: social work, speech/language pathology, healthcare, etc… But here’s the #1 reason to work at Cottonwood—every day, you’ll be changing lives. What we need from you: High school degree or GED 18 or older Must pass background check and drug screen Must have a driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance carrier. Must be physically able to evacuate individuals in the event of an emergency and be willing and able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict. Experience in the field is preferred. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Ready to get started? Apply Today!   Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:  High School diploma/GED required.  Experience in the field is preferred.  Must have a driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood's insurance carrier.  Must be able to pass all required back ground checks and drug screen.  Must be physically able to evacuate individuals in the event of an emergency and be able to intervene in the event of a physical conflict.