Lead Direct Support Professional

Mainsl Services Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Education assistance

401(k) matching

Sick time

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Mains’l Services is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to support a person in their home and community. You’ll enable daily living, independence, and meaningful moments through person-centered supports.

The role includes transportation assistance, skill-building, documentation, and collaboration with families. Requires 1 year DSP experience, 18+, valid US driver’s license, and DHS background check. Competitive hourly pay of $21.00.

Qualifications

• 1 Year of experience as a DSP or similar
• Compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn
• 18 years or older
• A valid US driver’s license, reliable transportation with insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check through DHS

Responsibilities

• Provide Person Centered Supports tailored to the individual needs (including Activities of Daily Living, behavioral supports, coaching and skill-building)
• Assist with transportation to various activities and medical appointments
• Maintain safe, clean, and welcoming living environments (including laundry, housekeeping, and meal preparation)
• Teach valuable skills—from financial management to communication
• Be a source of companionship, guidance, and advocacy
• Accurately document care and daily activities
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping
• Support budgeting house cash
• Coordinate medical appointments, medication ordering/pick up
• Assist with monthly paperwork

Job description

Be the reason someone has a great day.

Mains’l Services is seeking Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Sometimes it’s the small moments — a shared laugh, a new achievement, a step toward independence — that matter most. As a Direct Support Professional at Mains’l Services, you’ll be part of those moments while supporting people to live full, meaningful lives.

Pay & Schedule

• $21.00 per hour
• Mon/Tues 8:30am-3:30pm Wed 2pm-10pm Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm EOW 8am-3pm

Why Mains’l Services?

At Mains’l, relationships matter. We focus on building strong connections — with the people we support and within our teams. You’ll never feel like "just another employee" here; you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values who you are and what you bring.

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

What You’ll Do:

As a DSP, you’ll support an individual in their home and community. No two days look exactly the same — but your impact is clear.

You May:

• Provide Person Centered Supports tailored to the individual needs (including Activities of Daily Living, behavioral supports, coaching and skill-building)
• Assist with transportation to various activities and medical appointments
• Maintain safe, clean, and welcoming living environments (including laundry, housekeeping, and meal preparation).
• Teach valuable skills—from financial management to communication.
• Be a source of companionship, guidance, and advocacy.
• Accurately document care and daily activities
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping
• Support budgeting house cash
• Coordinate medical appointments, medication ordering/pick up
• Assist with monthly paperwork

What We’re Looking For:

• 1 Year of experience as a DSP or similar
• Compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn
• 18 years or older
• A valid US driver’s license, reliable transportation with insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check through DHS

Summary of available Benefits:

• Paid (On the job) training
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) and matching
• Sick time
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance- including dental and vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a difference, we’re ready to meet you.