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Southwest Center of Kentucky

Direct Support Professional - RESIDENTIAL

Southwest Center of Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Direct Support Professional - RESIDENTIAL Join to apply for the Direct Support Professional - RESIDENTIAL role at Southwest Center of Kentucky.

Southwest Center of Kentucky provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Schedules

Saturdays & Sundays

12:00 am to 8:00 am

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

4:00 pm to 12:00 am

12-hour shifts: 12:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 12:00 am

May include holidays

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Part-time

Full-time

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

100% Employer Paid Basic Life

Voluntary Life

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Group Accident

Group Critical Illness

401(k) (Employee Contributions 100% Vested)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications/Requirements

Must be 18 years of age

Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent

Must have at least one year of experience working with adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities

Must complete all required training as outlined by DDID regulations, including first aid and CPR certification

Must be able to read, understand and implement written and oral instructions

Must pass a criminal background check

Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Provide for participants' care, safety, and supervision in our residential homes.

Must have experience in and be able to provide personal care one-on-one for individual participants who need such assistance

Work with participants on reaching their individual goals

Responsible for implementing behavior plans

Must always respect the confidentiality, dignity, and rights of each person and family

Perform required documentation (progress notes) daily.

Responsible for transporting individuals on occasion according to company policies

Physical Demands:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the DSP-Residential job's essential functions successfully.

Employees may request reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

The DSP-Residential will frequently be walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, sitting, reaching overhead, and lifting to fifty (50) pounds.

Staff must meet applicable federal, state, and/or local health requirements for infectious diseases.

Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment, except while occasionally transporting the participant outside the residence.

Southwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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