Direct Support Professional

33291f61-00a3-4575-90c4-fee3707d9e38 • Louisville, KY

12h • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works at Del Maria Community Home, a facility supporting the long-term care needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This direct-care role is vital to clients’ safety, happiness, and well-being. The level of support provided is based on each client’s individual needs. Regular duties include assisting with basic daily care, such as bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing, as well as supporting active treatment and socialization.

This is a full-time position with a typical work week of 37.5 hours. The role requires weekend work and a rotating schedule to provide direct support and supervision to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employees are assigned shifts in this residential setting, must be able to flex their hours and work mandatory overtime as needed, and must be able to work at least 7.5 hours per day without restrictions. The listed shift is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. Starting base pay is $19.91–$21.06, based on education and certifications, including MA, SRNA, and RBT.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must meet criminal background and drug screening standards; the posting specifies no felony convictions and no pending court dates.
• Must be able to work at least 7.5 hours per day without restrictions.
• Availability for weekend work, rotating schedules, and mandatory overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a direct caregiving role.
• Education or certifications such as MA, SRNA, or RBT may factor into starting pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist clients with bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing.
• Support clients’ active treatment and socialization.
• Provide support according to each client’s individual needs.
• Work weekends and a rotating schedule as needed.
• Flex working hours and work mandatory overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Top-tier health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year.
• Paid orientation training.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5% company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free wellness clinic.
• Additional perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED