Lead With Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.

Now Hiring a Professional Manager — Starting Salary: $57,772
Lead, support and empower a dedicated team helping individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities live more independent, fulfilling lives.

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.
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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.

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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

Once we receive your application, our team will review your experience and qualifications. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview and learn more about the Professional Manager opportunity.
  • 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.

Not ready to apply? Hear from employees who have built meaningful careers at CSS!

I started in this field 7 years ago, when a friend recommended a job to me. I started out working overnights, and over the years worked my way up into a leadership position. I have always been the nurturing type, with a passion to help others and hopefully make a difference along the way. Working in this field over the years has been very rewarding, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else.
Heather Kramer - Community Support Services Residential Coordinator
Heather Kramer
Residential Coordinator
The best parts of working at CSS are the atmosphere, the people, and the individuals. Our agency, though it is big, is a very tight-knit company. We are all one big family and everyone is always willing to jump in and help one another out, despite the department we are assigned to. Our individuals are great and make our job easy. We get to go to work every day and watch them beat the odds.
Eryn Miller - Community Support Services GOALS Coordinator
Eryn Miller
Community Coordinator
I once read, "Allow your passion to become your purpose, and it will one day become your profession." I've been with CSS for almost three decades now and I've realized that is really what I did and I wouldn't change it. Work always has challenges, but when the work really matters to you, you get through all of them. Knowing that I make a difference everyday even if others don't know it or see it really creates a sense of purpose. I know I'm in the right place and have been the whole time.
Community Support Services Advocate
Kim Reeves
Day Program Direct Support Professional

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.

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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.