Community-Focused Direct Support Specialist

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued training

Mentoring

Salary and benefits

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY seeks a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living activities, community participation, and wellbeing support. The role emphasizes teaching, de-escalation, and collaboration with families and community services.

The position involves transporting clients, caregiving duties, and contributing to safe, respectful care plans under program protocols. Training and mentorship are provided, with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
• Patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Teaching skills.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Ability to provide nurturing care.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) and monitors performance with feedback.
• Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery and skills.
• Plans and facilitates community-based activities and access to resources.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment with de-escalation techniques.
• Represents SCS to the community and educates about services.
• Collaborates with schools, landlords, families, and transportation providers.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & nonverbal communication

Teaching skills

Maturity & judgment

Nurturing care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY seeks a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living activities, community participation, and wellbeing support. The role emphasizes teaching, de-escalation, and collaboration with families and community services.

The position involves transporting clients, caregiving duties, and contributing to safe, respectful care plans under program protocols. Training and mentorship are provided, with a focus on quality and safety.