Habilitation Specialist/Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Sherwood Center for the Exceptional ChildKansas City, Missouri, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate, equip, and empower adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services.
Job Description
Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization? We are looking for a Habilitation Specialist/Direct Support Professional (DSP) who wants to assist our organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an up-beat, nonprofit environment.
Requirements
- Understand and follow ISP programs for individuals with IDD and contribute to the ISP process as assigned by supervisors
- Provide individualized levels of support for consumers that require assistance with behavioral needs, hygiene skills, and other activities of daily living to build independence
- Lead and participate in assigned program activities to facilitate consumer engagement as it relates to their individualized goals and Missouri Quality Outcomes as outlined by DMH
- Plan 1:1 and group activities, including appropriate organization of the instructional environment, in order to support consumer goals within center and community settings
- Complete required daily documentation, including data collection on ISP goals, activity logs, event recording, medication documentation, and required personnel forms
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Ancillary benefit options include Voluntary Short term disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program
- 10 company paid holidays
- PTO/Vacation
- Paid Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500
