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Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Services

Catholic Charities Wichita logoCatholic Charities Wichita$17/hrWichita, KSFull timePosted 4w ago
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This posting states $17 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Kansas post a median of $18.14 an hour, the middle half $17.47–$18.29, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Kansas earn a median of $15.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Join our Mission-Driven Team as a Direct Support Professional!

Location: Direct Support Professional – Adult Day Services

Organization: Catholic Charities of Wichita | Wichita, KS

Type: Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30am–3:30pm | No Nights or Weekends

Pay: Starting at $17 per hour

Make a Real Difference - Every Single Day

Catholic Charities of Wichita is hiring Direct Support Professionals who want meaningful work supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and older adults in a warm, respectful Adult Day Services setting. If you’re caring, dependable, and want a job with purpose - we will train you.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Consistent weekday schedule – evenings & weekends free
  • Mission‑driven, supportive team
  • Paid training and ongoing support
  • Stable, full‑time hours
  • Work that truly matters to people and families

Your Superpowers

  • Compassionate, dependable, and patient individuals
  • Comfortable working with adults with disabilities or aging adults
  • Able to perform moderately physical tasks
  • Willing to learn - we provide training
  • Experience in caregiving, healthcare, education, or customer service is helpful but not required.

The Rhythm of the Role

  • Support adults with daily activities, independence, and self‑advocacy
  • Help with personal care and hygiene respectfully and with dignity
  • Participate in activities, instruction, and engagement
  • Monitor and document basic health information (vitals, blood glucose as needed)
  • Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment
  • Work as part of a caring, collaborative team

What You Would Need to Bring to the Table

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle
  • CNA or CMA preferred but not required
  • Ability to obtain CDL within 6 months (if hired as a driver)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance

Why Catholic Charities?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, fun team that makes an impact in our community. We offer a supportive work environment, vacation pay, sick pay, generous retirement package, and health insurance. We also have fun and work to be as flexible as possible so you can enjoy your time outside of work.

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