Lead With Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.
CSS is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. CSS is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Everyone Deserves the Opportunity to Lead With Purpose
Are you ready to move beyond simply managing tasks and lead a team whose work makes a lasting difference?
Do you want a leadership role where compassion, accountability and employee development are equally important?
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your human-services experience to strengthen programs, support employees and improve lives?
Do you want to build a meaningful career with an organization that values intentional leadership, teamwork and empowerment?
We’re Growing an Environment Where Purpose-Driven Leaders Thrive
Community Support Services is building an environment where compassionate leaders have the support and resources they need to succeed.
As a Professional Manager, you will lead and mentor a dedicated team serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will help employees grow, strengthen the quality of our services and ensure the people we support have opportunities to live with greater independence, dignity and purpose.

We’re Committed to Helping Our Leaders and Teams Succeed
Community Support Services has served the Joplin area since 1978. As our organization has grown, we have continued to strengthen the support, benefits and opportunities available to the people who lead our teams.
- Professional Managers start at an annual salary of $57,772.
- You will lead, mentor and develop a dedicated team of Direct Support Professionals.
- We offer excellent medical, dental, vision and additional employee benefits.
- CSS provides up to a 3% retirement match that is 100% vested from day one.
- You will join an organization that goes Above and Beyond, works Better Together, Leads Intentionally and Empowers Everyone.
Pursue the Possibility of a Fulfilling Leadership Career With Us
- Submit your application for the Professional Manager position.
- Meet with our team to discuss your leadership experience, qualifications and career goals.
- Complete the required paperwork, background check, drug screen and onboarding process.
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Your Leadership Can Make a Difference
You have built your career around helping people. Whether your experience comes from direct support, case management, social work, behavioral health, residential services or another human-services field, you understand how meaningful this work can be.
You may also be ready for something more. You want the opportunity to lead, develop employees and improve the quality of the services your team provides. You want your experience to be valued and your decisions to have a visible impact.

As a Professional Manager at Community Support Services, you will help guide the employees who provide essential support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
You will mentor team members, solve meaningful challenges and help ensure every individual receives dependable, compassionate and person-centered support.
You will also become part of a leadership team that believes strong services begin with supported employees, intentional leadership and a shared commitment to the people we serve.
This is more than a management position. It is an opportunity to lead with purpose, empower others and make a difference every day.
You can keep doing the fulfilling work you love and work where you’re appreciated and valued. You can make a visible difference in the lives of others, in your life, and in your family’s life. You can start a career with a future, and avoid the pain and frustration of rigid schedules and management styles.