Company: Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)
đź“Ť Location: Joplin, MO
đź•’ Employment Type: Part Time, Monday through Friday (Awake Overnights)
*** Due to the nature of the personal care and privacy needs of the individuals served in this program, this position requires a female staff member, as permitted under the Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) provisions of Title VII.***
Are you passionate about helping others live fuller, more independent lives? Join Firefly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver and make a meaningful difference every day.
At Firefly, being a DSP isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, patience, and connection. In this role, you’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build independence, confidence, and meaningful lives within their communities.
“The best day isn’t about perfection but calm mornings, small wins, and real connection. Ending the day tired but fulfilled by knowing someone felt heard, seen, and supported because you showed up.”
As a DSP, you’ll provide daily support that helps individuals achieve personal goals, develop life skills, and participate fully in everyday life. You’ll be part of a team that values dignity, growth, and human connection.
“My best day as a DSP would be knowing that I changed just one person’s life—helping individuals overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and build relationships. Being a DSP is not easy, but it is meaningful and rewarding.”
While the work can be challenging at times, it is deeply impactful and offers a strong sense of purpose—both for you and the individuals you support.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want work that truly matters—this is your opportunity to make a difference, one meaningful moment at a time.
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
