Total 17 Tech Support job vacancies in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description:

The Work Site Support Specialist is responsible for providing a work-based learning experience in a competitive integrated setting for eligible VR clients who are enrolled in high school. The Work Site Support Specialist will facilitate on-site support, as well as lead classroom discussion using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum for the development of employability skills in a real work environment. The Specialist completes necessary plans, reports and paperwork, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program with VR.
• Facilitate on-site support for students who will work a total of 16 hours at the identified worksite(s) over the course of four days within each week, with a target of 4 hours worked per day.
• During each 20-hour week of the program, the summer work employment specialist incorporates four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on site experiences. This can be done at various times throughout each day, including at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Support students on the worksite by facilitating individuals’ full integration into the
• worksite and serve as a mediator between co-workers and supervisors as necessary.
• Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed.
• Obtain information about student through intake process, including meetings with students and their families, VR Counselors, and school personnel in order to understand and know the student's strengths, skills, capacities, needs, vocational and other interests.
• Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation and weekly timesheets.
• Transports students to and from the worksite as needed.
• Reports worksite outcomes and other relevant information regarding progress/activity of student to Leadership and/or referral source as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers, persons served, referral sources, and the business community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to access and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to remain open-minded and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize, use good judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abide by the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, professional ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Computer and data input skills

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resource or human services.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

The Work Site Support Specialist is responsible for providing a work-based learning experience in a competitive integrated setting for eligible VR clients who are enrolled in high school. The Work Site Support Specialist will facilitate on-site support, as well as lead classroom discussion using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum for the development of employability skills in a real work environment. The Specialist completes necessary plans, reports and paperwork, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program with VR.
• Facilitate on-site support for students who will work a total of 16 hours at the identified worksite(s) over the course of four days within each week, with a target of 4 hours worked per day.
• During each 20-hour week of the program, the summer work employment specialist incorporates four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on site experiences. This can be done at various times throughout each day, including at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Support students on the worksite by facilitating individuals’ full integration into the
• worksite and serve as a mediator between co-workers and supervisors as necessary.
• Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed.
• Obtain information about student through intake process, including meetings with students and their families, VR Counselors, and school personnel in order to understand and know the student's strengths, skills, capacities, needs, vocational and other interests.
• Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation and weekly timesheets.
• Transports students to and from the worksite as needed.
• Reports worksite outcomes and other relevant information regarding progress/activity of student to Leadership and/or referral source as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers, persons served, referral sources, and the business community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to access and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to remain open-minded and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize, use good judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abide by the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, professional ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Computer and data input skills

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resource or human services.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

The Work Site Support Specialist is responsible for providing a work-based learning experience in a competitive integrated setting for eligible VR clients who are enrolled in high school. The Work Site Support Specialist will facilitate on-site support, as well as lead classroom discussion using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum for the development of employability skills in a real work environment. The Specialist completes necessary plans, reports and paperwork, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program with VR.
• Facilitate on-site support for students who will work a total of 16 hours at the identified worksite(s) over the course of four days within each week, with a target of 4 hours worked per day.
• During each 20-hour week of the program, the summer work employment specialist incorporates four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on site experiences. This can be done at various times throughout each day, including at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Support students on the worksite by facilitating individuals’ full integration into the
• worksite and serve as a mediator between co-workers and supervisors as necessary.
• Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed.
• Obtain information about student through intake process, including meetings with students and their families, VR Counselors, and school personnel in order to understand and know the student's strengths, skills, capacities, needs, vocational and other interests.
• Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation and weekly timesheets.
• Transports students to and from the worksite as needed.
• Reports worksite outcomes and other relevant information regarding progress/activity of student to Leadership and/or referral source as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers, persons served, referral sources, and the business community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to access and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to remain open-minded and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize, use good judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abide by the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, professional ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Computer and data input skills

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resource or human services.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

The Work Site Support Specialist is responsible for providing a work-based learning experience in a competitive integrated setting for eligible VR clients who are enrolled in high school. The Work Site Support Specialist will facilitate on-site support, as well as lead classroom discussion using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum for the development of employability skills in a real work environment. The Specialist completes necessary plans, reports and paperwork, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program with VR.
• Facilitate on-site support for students who will work a total of 16 hours at the identified worksite(s) over the course of four days within each week, with a target of 4 hours worked per day.
• During each 20-hour week of the program, the summer work employment specialist incorporates four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on site experiences. This can be done at various times throughout each day, including at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Support students on the worksite by facilitating individuals’ full integration into the
• worksite and serve as a mediator between co-workers and supervisors as necessary.
• Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed.
• Obtain information about student through intake process, including meetings with students and their families, VR Counselors, and school personnel in order to understand and know the student's strengths, skills, capacities, needs, vocational and other interests.
• Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation and weekly timesheets.
• Transports students to and from the worksite as needed.
• Reports worksite outcomes and other relevant information regarding progress/activity of student to Leadership and/or referral source as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers, persons served, referral sources, and the business community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to access and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to remain open-minded and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize, use good judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abide by the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, professional ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Computer and data input skills

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resource or human services.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

The Work Site Support Specialist is responsible for providing a work-based learning experience in a competitive integrated setting for eligible VR clients who are enrolled in high school. The Work Site Support Specialist will facilitate on-site support, as well as lead classroom discussion using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum for the development of employability skills in a real work environment. The Specialist completes necessary plans, reports and paperwork, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program with VR.
• Facilitate on-site support for students who will work a total of 16 hours at the identified worksite(s) over the course of four days within each week, with a target of 4 hours worked per day.
• During each 20-hour week of the program, the summer work employment specialist incorporates four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on site experiences. This can be done at various times throughout each day, including at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Support students on the worksite by facilitating individuals’ full integration into the
• worksite and serve as a mediator between co-workers and supervisors as necessary.
• Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed.
• Obtain information about student through intake process, including meetings with students and their families, VR Counselors, and school personnel in order to understand and know the student's strengths, skills, capacities, needs, vocational and other interests.
• Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation and weekly timesheets.
• Transports students to and from the worksite as needed.
• Reports worksite outcomes and other relevant information regarding progress/activity of student to Leadership and/or referral source as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers, persons served, referral sources, and the business community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to access and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to remain open-minded and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize, use good judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abide by the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, professional ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Computer and data input skills

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resource or human services.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Individualized Supported Living Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Individualized Supported Living Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri area

Department: Individualized Supported Living Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri area

Department: Individualized Supported Living Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: Harrisonville,  Missouri

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Summary:

Are you looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Vocational Support Specialist in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

Discover a world filled with unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth with our Vocational Support Specialists - your indispensable allies committed to guiding you through life's many twists and turns. Leveraging their vast wealth of knowledge, passion for excellence, and innate creativity, our top-notch Vocational Support Specialists work tirelessly to design bespoke blueprints for achievement, empowering you to unlock your true potential and conquer new heights.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Needs Assessment: Perform comprehensive evaluations to gauge clients' aptitudes, interests, values, and transferable skills, pinpoint areas requiring enhancement, and ascertain requisites for employment success.
• Service Coordination: Liaise with employment specialists, job developers, recruiters, HR managers, and labor market analysts to synchronize efforts, pool intelligence, and broker deals furthering clients' career objectives.
• Job Matching: Identify vacancies fitting clients' profiles, submit applications, schedule interviews, negotiate contracts, arrange transportation, and furnish interview garb, accessories, grooming kits, and portfolio binders.
• Accommodations Advocacy: Plead the case for reasonable accommodations commensurate with clients' functional limitations, circumscribing undue hardship, removing architectural barriers, modifying equipment, and altering workplace policies.
• Ongoing Training: Supplement core capabilities through didactic lectures, workshop series, online courses, boot camps, hackathons, and networking events, keeping abreast of industry trends and acquiring state-of-the-art competencies.
• Soft Skills Instruction: School clients in essential verbal and nonverbal cues, email etiquette, telephone manners, meeting protocols, time management, task prioritization, delegation, teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, active listening, negotiation, and assertiveness.
• Technology Literacy: Equip clients with rudimentary computer literacy, MS Office Suite fluency, internet navigation, cybersecurity hygiene, mobile device optimization, and social media presence management.
• Financial Planning: Coach clients in basic bookkeeping, expense tracking, tax preparation, credit score repair, debt reduction, savings accumulation, retirement provisioning, and estate distribution.
• Wellness Maintenance: Educate clients on stress management, sleep hygiene, exercise routines, nutritious meal choices, ergonomic workspace configurations, tobacco cessation, alcohol moderation, drug avoidance, and harm reduction.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate’s or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred. 
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services or other applicable experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Individualized Supported Living Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri area

Department: Individualized Supported Living Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Day Program

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Day Program

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Day Program

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Direct Support Professional in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with various disabilities and special needs, fostering their independence, promoting community integration, ensuring safety and well-being, collaborating with families and healthcare providers, documenting observations and interventions, participating in ongoing training, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, communicating effectively, and upholding ethical and legal standards. DSPs teach daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities while encouraging participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events. You will also monitor vital signs, report changes in behavior or condition, respond to emergencies, and participate in creating person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•             Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

•             Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

•             Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, or other special needs. This may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Foster independence and self-determination by teaching daily living skills, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and decision-making abilities.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreational programs, educational opportunities, and social events to promote integration and inclusion.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in behavior or condition, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to create person-centered plans that address each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to disability issues, advocacy, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders regarding client status, program requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Uphold ethical principles and legal guidelines governing the provision of direct support services, adhering to codes of conduct, licensing regulations, and relevant laws.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:

•             A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

•             Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

•             Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.