Osage County Community Living, Inc.

06/22/2026

🌟 Come Join Our Team at The Ability Center! 🌟
Looking for a job where you can truly make a difference and have fun doing it? We’re looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic person to join our team!
You’ll work alongside the amazing Sheila Kaiser Turner, helping support the incredible individuals we serve while creating smiles, building friendships, and making each day meaningful.
🕒 Regular Schedule:
• Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
• 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
✨ Additional Opportunities:
✔ Additional hours are available when covering other staff members’ vacations and sick leave.
✔ Opportunities for extra hours as needed.
✔ A rewarding job where no two days are the same.
✔ A chance to make a positive impact every single day.
If you have a heart for helping others and want to be part of a fun, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 Contact us today for more information or to apply. Please share this post with anyone who may be interested!

The Ability Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Day Program team. Our program supports adults with developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals, building independence, developing life skills, and participating in meaningful community activities. Day habilitation programs are designed to promote skill development, community inclusion, and personal growth for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Position Summary
Day time hours. As a Part-Time Direct Support Professional, you will provide support and encouragement to individuals served by The Ability Center both within our program and throughout the community. You will assist participants in working toward individualized goals while helping create a positive, engaging, and person-centered environment.
Essential Duties
• Assist individuals with achieving personal goals and increasing independence
• Support participation in daily activities, recreational opportunities, and community outings
• Encourage social interaction, self-advocacy, and skill development
• Provide transportation
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Maintain the health, safety, and dignity of all individuals served
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality services and supports

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Missouri driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
A Class E license will need to be obtained to transport our individuals.
• Ability to pass background screening and other required checks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required—we will train the right person
• Level 1 Med Aide required. Can be obtained on the job
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a positive attitude and a caring heart
• Enjoys helping others succeed
• Is dependable and flexible
• Wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities

Apply Today!
Join a team dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives while being active members of their community.
Osage County Community Living, Inc/The Ability Center
Linn, Missouri
For more information or to apply, please contact us at 573-897-0330

06/03/2026

The Ability Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Day Program team. Our program supports adults with developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals, building independence, developing life skills, and participating in meaningful community activities. Day habilitation programs are designed to promote skill development, community inclusion, and personal growth for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Position Summary
Day time hours. As a Part-Time Direct Support Professional, you will provide support and encouragement to individuals served by The Ability Center both within our program and throughout the community. You will assist participants in working toward individualized goals while helping create a positive, engaging, and person-centered environment.
Essential Duties
• Assist individuals with achieving personal goals and increasing independence
• Support participation in daily activities, recreational opportunities, and community outings
• Encourage social interaction, self-advocacy, and skill development
• Provide transportation
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Maintain the health, safety, and dignity of all individuals served
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality services and supports

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Missouri driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
A Class E license will need to be obtained to transport our individuals.
• Ability to pass background screening and other required checks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required—we will train the right person
• Level 1 Med Aide required. Can be obtained on the job
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a positive attitude and a caring heart
• Enjoys helping others succeed
• Is dependable and flexible
• Wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities

Apply Today!
Join a team dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives while being active members of their community.
Osage County Community Living, Inc/The Ability Center
Linn, Missouri
For more information or to apply, please contact us at 573-897-0330

04/08/2026

We are so very proud of our very own Zack Mueller on his Artist Showcase at the Missouri River Regional Library-Linn. His art will be displayed through May 30th so stop by and see his amazing artwork.

02/10/2026

🚨Please Take Action: Protect Day Services for People with Disabilities🚨

Missouri's proposed FY2027 budget includes a 33% cut to Day Services for individuals with developmental disabilities. These services are essential for individualized opportunities, community connections, and overall, meaningful days. Cuts would deeply impact individuals, families, and local providers like Osage County Community Living, Inc./ The Ability Center

Here's how YOU can help:
Our statewide partner, Starling Missouri, has made it easy to take action with advocacy tools including:
✔ A one-click VoterVoice Advocacy Tool
✔ Fact sheets & one-page summaries
✔ Sample advocacy letters for families

Tell legislators: NO CUTS to DD services. Protect our community and our day programs.
Take action now:
https://www.starlingmissouri.org/dayservices

Every voice matters. Thank you for standing with people with disabilities and helping protect the services our community depends on!

09/04/2025

We are looking for a dependable PRN driver to join our team.
If you enjoy or are interested in interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their needs, we'd like to meet you!
Responsibilities include driving our individuals to and from their places of employment.
Requirements for position, you must be 20 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a background screening. Please call (573) 897-0330 with questions or pick up an application at 1006 East Jefferson St, Linn, MO. 65051

08/27/2025

We are looking for dependable Direct Support Professionals to join our team to assist individuals with disabilities residing at the John H. Stratman Apartments in Linn, MO. If you enjoy or are interested in interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their needs, we'd like to meet you!
Responsibilities include fostering independence and personal choice, assisting and supporting with daily living skills in areas of cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc., promoting a healthy and safe environment, and accompanying individuals on community outings.
Requirements for position, you must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a background screening. Offering flexible hours, with afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available. Please call (573) 897-0330 with questions or pick up an application at 1006 East Jefferson St, Linn, MO. 65051

08/13/2025

All of us at Osage County Community Living would like to share our condolences to the family and friends of Rich. He was a great supporter of our organization, and will be greatly missed at our JHS Memorial Golf tournament for years to come.

We are saddened to share that a long time director and former owner of Mid America Bank, Richard Kampeter, passed away August 8th. Richard believed in the power of community and integrity in every decision. His legacy lives on in the values we uphold today. He will be deeply missed. In honor of Richard's memory, all Mid America Bank branches will be closed this Saturday, August 16th. Please reach out to coordinate alternate arrangements if needed. Join us in praying for the Kampeter family. https://www.millardfamilychapels.com/obituaries/Richard-Kampeter?obId=43909955

01/11/2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the closing of our Day Habilitation program. Thank you to everyone who utilized our services at The Ability Center over the past 17 years! Our hope is there will be a resurgence of interest in the future.

If you or anyone you know in our community is interested in our Day Habilitation Services, curious about what we have to offer, or need information about our program please reach out to us at 573-897-0330.

OSAGE COUNTY   — Osage County Community Living (OCCL) Executive Director Cathy Roark confirmed this week that the Ability Center is closing its doors on Thursday with the hope of …

12/01/2023

Please join the staff and board of Osage County Community Living, Inc. in congratulating our Executive Director Cathy Roark on her 25th year with our organization. We’re so grateful for her continued hard work and dedication to the individuals we serve!