Compassionate Direct Support Specialist | Community Care

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY seeks a part-time direct support role to assist individuals with disabilities. The candidate will teach ADLs, provide psychoeducation on recovery, and coordinate community access including transportation and resources.

Strong communication and empathetic care are essential. Responsibilities include documenting care, maintaining confidentiality, attending meetings, and supporting staff training.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for mental health or related conditions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) and monitors performance.
• Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery.
• Plans and facilitates community-based activities and access to community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Documents services and care through daily logs and notes.
• Provides transportation and assists with discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Patience

Empathy

Maturity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY seeks a part-time direct support role to assist individuals with disabilities. The candidate will teach ADLs, provide psychoeducation on recovery, and coordinate community access including transportation and resources.

Strong communication and empathetic care are essential. Responsibilities include documenting care, maintaining confidentiality, attending meetings, and supporting staff training.