Part-Time Direct Support Specialist - Community Care

Seven Counties; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Seven Counties is seeking a Part-time Direct Support professional to teach, model, and coach activities of daily living for clients in our supportive programs. You will provide psychoeducation, plan community-based activities, and help clients access resources while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will also coordinate with families and other providers, document services, transport clients when needed, and participate in staff trainings to ensure high-quality care and compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to one year full-time experience with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.
• 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.
• Maturity and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) skills.
• Plans and facilitates community-based activities and access to community resources.
• Provides psychoeducation on recovery, medications, ADL, and skills.
• Maintains safe, therapeutic environment and uses de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Communicates information to other staff to ensure appropriate care.
• Provides transportation and records services as required.
• Assists with discharge planning and staff training as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Maturity

Judgment

Nurturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seven Counties is seeking a Part-time Direct Support professional to teach, model, and coach activities of daily living for clients in our supportive programs. You will provide psychoeducation, plan community-based activities, and help clients access resources while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will also coordinate with families and other providers, document services, transport clients when needed, and participate in staff trainings to ensure high-quality care and compliance