Direct Support Professional - PRN position DSD
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LocationLouisville, Kentucky
Work modehybrid
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 12 yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedAug 29, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live11h ago
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree with six to twelve months full-time experience
Without Bachelor's degree, six to eight years full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals
Teaching skills
Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities
Patience and empathy
Maturity and judgment
Valid driver's license
Proof of automobile liability insurance
Positive driving record
Position involves considerable physical exertion, lifting a maximum of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
May include frequent lifting of patients
18 years of age or older
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback. Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies). Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation**/**socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement). Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques. Serves as “ambassador” of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS’s services and programming. Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer). Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques). Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed. Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols. Identifies assigned clients’ food and/or medication allergies and exercises reasonable care to avoid exposure to allergens. Communicates information relevant to care, treatment, and services, with other SCS staff members and, as authorized, with non-SCS providers, to ensure appropriate level and quality of care. May take responsibility for specific assignments within the program (e. g., food programs, admissions at Crisis Stabilization Unit). Documents services and care provided by timely completing various forms (e. g., attendance records, daily logs, shift/progress notes, incident reports, time reports in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, consistent with SCS procedures and state and federal law. Assist with discharge planning as needed. Provide leadership to other direct support staff on assigned shift. Assist with training for other direct support staff as needed. Attends and participates in all required staff and service planning meetings and trainings.
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s degree with six to twelve months full-time experience
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Without Bachelor’s degree, six to eight years full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
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Teaching skills.
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Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.
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Patience and empathy.
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Maturity and judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
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Position involves considerable physical exertion, lifting a maximum of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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May include frequent lifting of patients.
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18 years of age or older.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Proof of automobile liability insurance.
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Positive driving record.
Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.
Time Type:
Part time