Direct Support Professional

Jobless; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Arche Erie is actively seeking a DSP to support adults with disabilities in daily tasks within a home-like setting. You will assist with personal care, money management, medical appointments, and coordinating transportation while promoting dignity and independence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and respectful communication with participants, families, and professionals. Flexibility, reliable transportation, and a strong service mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (must hold a valid license)
• Able to fulfill a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs and assist in transferring individuals
• Criminal background check satisfactorily completed
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Supports individuals with disabilities in personal care, money management, medical care, appointments, and daily tasks
• Tracks goals, support plans, and outcomes with documentation as needed
• Communicates effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates in household maintenance, chores, and daily routines
• Fosters a home life of mutual respect and participation for all members
• Learns and implements organizational policies and state regulations
• Contributes to the community life and team responsibilities

Skills

Valid driver's license

Flexible schedule

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Satisfactory criminal background check

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to build meaningful, lasting friendships that challenge your perspective and allow you to see the world differently?

As a DSP at L’Arche Erie, you will support adults with disabilities in daily tasks, fostering a home of trust, care, and mutual growth.

• Desire to work with, to learn from, and to relate to people with intellectual disabilities
• Desire to work in an inclusive and diverse community
• Independence, initiative and professionalism as demonstrated by:
  • Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team
  • Ability to take responsibility for health and safety of others
  • Ability to work with individuals of different religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to fulfill a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and transfer individuals
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• High School diploma or equivalent

Duties and responsibilities (training is provided):

• Supports individuals with disabilities in:
• Personal care needs (clothing, hygiene, eating, etc.), money management, medical care, appointments, family and work connections, household chores, laundry, medications, meal preparation, transportation
• Track individuals’ goals, support plans and outcomes; documenting information as needed
• Communicating and self-advocating effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates on a team, including sharing responsibility for:
• Household maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, cleaning, meal prep, property upkeep, shopping, and household financial management
• Scheduled routines
• Regularly scheduled meetings
• Builds a relationship of mutual care and support with people with disabilities
• Observes the rights and personal dignity of others
• Fosters a home life of unity, mutual respect, and participation by all members
• Learns and implements the policies and procedures of L’Arche
• Assists in the implementation of Individualized Support Plans and adheres to state regulations
• Communicates and advocates effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates in the functions and life of the community
• Completes other duties as assigned

Schedules are based on the needs of the individuals and their homes. Flexibility of schedule is required.

L’Arche Erie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.