Direct Support Professional — Residential

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional — Residential role is onsite in Louisville, KY. Compensation is $17.10 per hour. Dreams with Wings works to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism to build on their strengths, contribute to their communities, and live with purpose.

What you'll do

• Provide supervision and support while protecting individuals’ health, safety, dignity, and well-being
• assist with daily living activities and medical appointments
• administer medication only after required training
• encourage independence and self-advocacy
• provide physical assistance and support for behavioral, physical, or medical needs
• maintain required documentation
• attend meetings and training
• and report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandated reporter.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

direct support professional

residential support

intellectual and developmental disabilities

autism support

daily living assistance

medication support after training

cpr/first aid required

louisville ky

dreams with wings

$17.10/hr

evenings and weekends may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

CPR/First Aid certification, annual TB testing, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance are required. Evening, weekend, and additional hours may be needed based on program needs; services may continue during community emergencies.

About the employer

Dreams with Wings Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.