DSP/Caregiver 11a-7p

Cedar Lake; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k retirement savings program

Free lunch for DSPs

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional in La Grange, Kentucky. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour and emphasizes compassion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing care and support to residents, promoting their independence, and ensuring their safety. The organization offers benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver's License.
• 1 year of caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialized care and support to each resident.
• Facilitate residents' independence and choice.
• Promote inclusion in the community.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to promote independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$17.00 per hour and up (based on education and experience)

Full-time, 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday.

Requires at least 5 full days during first shift to complete the required training.

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville‑area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well‑trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Expand skills through DSP Career Path after 6 months employment and potentially earn a $1 raise after completion
• Opportunities for Year‑End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program
• Free lunch for DSPs and CNA positions

Job Skills/Requirements

The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each resident. The care and support include activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to all residents of Sycamore Run while promoting inclusion in the community. The DSP will facilitate the resident's independence, and choice in both their home and the community.

Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the “CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.” Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.

Normal Working Conditions

• Staffing ratio of 1:4
• Daily living
• Personal hygiene
• Voicing concerns and issues
• Support individuals with setting and accomplishing goals
• Creating friendships
• Provide companionship and supportive listening
• Maintain safe environments for individuals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License

Preferred Experience

• 1 year Caregiving

If you have the passion to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we would love to speak with you immediately!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.