Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

Location: Cedar Lake Lodge (La Grange, KY) approx. 20-35 minutes from downtown Louisville

Requires at least 5 full week days during first shift to complete the required training in La Grange, KY.

$20/hour, Part-time, 24 hours per week.

Available shifts: 7a-7p Saturday & Sunday or 7p-7a Saturday & Sunday

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Expand skills through DSP Career Path after 6 months employment and potentially earn a $1 raise after completion
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days

What you’ll do:

The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each individual. The care and support include activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities as appropriate. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to individuals of the lodge while promoting inclusion in the community.

Normal Working Conditions

• Staffing ratio of 1:3
• Daily living
• Personal hygiene
• Voicing concerns and issues
• Support individuals with setting and accomplishing goals
• Creating friendships
• Provide companionship and supportive listening
• Maintain safe environments for individuals
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Preferred Experience

• 1 year Caregiving

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.