Community Care & Direct Support Specialist

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY seeks a dedicated direct support professional to teach, model, and coach activities of daily living for clients with mental health or developmental needs. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and support community access within safe, therapeutic boundaries.

Responsibilities include planning community activities, assisting with transportation, coordinating discharge planning, and maintaining confidentiality while documenting services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to one year full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.
• Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Teaching skills.
• Patience and empathy.
• Maturity and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) and monitors performance, providing therapeutic feedback.
• Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e.g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management).
• Plans and facilitates community-based activities and facilitates access to community resources.
• Practices verbal de-escalation and other behavior management techniques; ensures a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Provides transportation and assists with discharge planning as needed; documents services and maintains confidentiality.

Job description

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY seeks a dedicated direct support professional to teach, model, and coach activities of daily living for clients with mental health or developmental needs. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and support community access within safe, therapeutic boundaries.

Responsibilities include planning community activities, assisting with transportation, coordinating discharge planning, and maintaining confidentiality while documenting services.