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Job · Dodge City, KS · Full time

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Day Program

Arrowhead West · Human Services · $18.3M budget · 382 staff · Since 1976

Supports children and adults with disabilities to grow and participate fully in community life.

Before you apply

FY2025 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$94K–$146K
2 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$19.1M
spent in FY2025
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
382
employees
9 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
95%
of spending
Looks good: 95% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−4%
of revenue, FY2025
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
7 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 6.9 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1976
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver Why It Matters: You’ll help people in the Pratt Day Program make informed choices, build friendships, learn life skills, and participate fully in their community — creating confidence, connection, and joy every day. Are you a compassionate, supportive individual who wants to help people with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and joyful lives? As a DSP, you’ll provide hands-on support while teaching skills, encouraging community participation, and building positive, professional relationships.

What You’ll Do Support individuals in community activities: shopping, movies, ball games, library trips, hobbies, local events, and other meaningful outings. Teach skills for a clean, safe home, including laundry, cooking, cleaning, and grocery routines. Assist with personal care needs (bathing, grooming, mealtime) and promote healthy habits. Provide support aligned with each person’s Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and teach skills that increase independence. Collaborate with Case Managers, direct care staff, and supervisors; participate in PCSP teams. What You’ll Earn: Starting at $17.50/hr., with additional pay opportunities for experience and education.

Paid training; including First Aid & CPR certification, and training related to person centered planning and positive behavior supports. Benefits include $1000 hiring bonus, health and life insurance, retirement programs with matching funds, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, and an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and support. Schedule: Day hours (6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 8:00 am -4:00 pm) Monday - Friday Full-time and Part-time positions available What You Need High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years or older. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Pass a background check and drug screening.

Ability to lift 15–50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs.; ability to push a wheelchair up a ramp. Arrowhead West, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Read the original listing on arrowheadwest.bamboohr.com

About Arrowhead West

From its Form 990

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