Direct Support Professional
- 12-hour shifts
- Driver's license
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This posting states $18 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Missouri post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19–$20, across 23 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Missouri earn a median of $15.90 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
Direct Support Professional – Full-Time/Part-Time (Day Shift)
Grace Reliant Residential Services
Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO Area
Job Summary
Grace Reliant is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities in their own homes. In this full-time role, you will help individuals build independence, assist with daily living tasks and personal care, provide transportation, monitor safety, and offer meaningful companionship. Ideal candidates are patient, reliable, and motivated by work that makes a direct impact. Multiple shifts are available in the Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO area, with competitive pay, development incentives, and optional full benefits.
Pay
- $18.00/hour – Per diem (no benefits)
- $17.00/hour – Full benefits package
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Schedule: 12 hour shifts- Days; every other weekend required
About Grace Reliant
Grace Reliant exists to help people live more complete, independent lives. Our Residential Services team provides customized in-home support, empowering individuals to grow, participate in their community, and reach personal goals.
We are expanding and looking for individuals who value meaningful, mission-driven work.
Position Summary
Overnight DSPs support individuals in their homes by promoting independence, assisting with personal and daily living skills, ensuring safety overnight, and providing companionship and encouragement. This role includes both routine and medically related personal care.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive, person-centered care in client homes
- Follow the client’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
- Assist with daily living needs: cooking, cleaning, shopping, hygiene, dressing, bathing
- Perform personal and medical-related care, including:
- Catheters
- Transfers
- Hoyer lift
- Bowel routines
- Enemas
- Showering
- Brief changes
- Transport clients to appointments and community activities
- Offer positive interaction, encouragement, and companionship
- Use de-escalation and behavior management strategies during psychiatric crises
- Document care and communication accurately
Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle with active insurance
- Ability to pass a background check
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift/move 30–50 lbs
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, or overnight shifts and every other weekend
- Compassion, patience, and dependability
Compensation & Incentives
- $18.00/hour (per diem)
- $17.00/hour (full benefits)
Benefits (Full-Time With Benefits Option)
- Healthcare Costshare Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short & long-term disability
- Flexible scheduling options
Work Location
- Cape Girardeau/Jackson, MO area
- Client homes and community settings
Apply Today
If you’re seeking meaningful work where you can make a daily difference in someone’s life, Grace Reliant would love to meet you. Apply today to begin a rewarding career supporting individuals in living more independent, fulfilling lives.
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About Grace Reliant Health Services
Grace Reliant Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Cape Girardeau, MO providing nursing and therapy care at home. Its job board posts jobs for therapists and caregivers.
Based in Cape Girardeau, MOHires in MissouriPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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