Community Opportunities

We are nestled in the heart of Lincoln County, Missouri – a rural and rapidly growing community, Our agency has provided quality services and supports to individuals with I/DD for over forty-four years. To ensure our services and supports meet the highest quality standards, all direct services/supports are fully accredited by CARF International (The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission). We are the County Board for developmental disabilities and the largest service provider in the area. We currently serve approximately 300 clients and employ approximately 80 staff.

Direct services/supports include:

• Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
• Community Employment Services: Job Development
• Community Housing
• Community Integration
• Services Coordination
• Supported Living
• Transition Services

Our Career Opportunities

Full-time or Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions available:

• Community Skills Teacher (in either our Community Skills or Day Program); or
• Life Skills Teacher or Night Attendant (in our Residential Services Department)

Why Work for Us?

We value people from all walks of life. Diversity and inclusion are engrained into our agency’s values and mission. Our DSPs are the backbone of our organization; therefore, we offer a variety of opportunities for individual professional development in the I/DD field and opportunity for growth/advancement, as well as a premium benefit package for all full-time staff. DSP is a challenging and rewarding career! It is also the perfect position for individuals considering nursing or medical field careers, and those currently in college pursuing nursing/medical/social service and teaching degrees.

We pay one of the highest starting wages and provide one of the most generous benefits packages in Missouri! Starting wages for Community Skills Teachers: $15-17/hour; Life Skills Teachers: $17-$19/hour

Over a third of our employees have been with the agency for 10 or more years. Becoming a Direct Support Professional is truly a life-changing experience! There is never a dull day in the life of a DSP, nor a more rewarding career choice. If you are tired of being a number or burnt out doing a routine job, our agency family welcomes you to join us ~ so apply today! Excitement, challenges, adventure and true appreciation awaits you.

Our full-time benefits include: 100% agency paid employee medical, dental, vision, basic life/AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program. Nine agency paid holiday; monthly accrued vacation, sick/extended leave; paid employee referral incentive; an agency funded retirement plan and 457b plan.

Contact Information

PO Box 420, 44 Opportunity Court, Troy, Missouri 63379

(636) 462-7695 x101

To schedule an interview for Community Skills Teacher, contact Jessica Ruediger at (636) 462-7695 x.135; to schedule an interview for Life Skills Teacher or Night Attendant, contact Angela Hager at (636) 462-7695 x.101