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Direct Support Professional (Full-time) | Day Shift | La Grange Area
Location: La Grange, KY (Residential Homes)
Specific home addresses are not listed to protect resident privacy.
Schedule: Full-time | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 36 hours/week
Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour & up (based on experience and education)
About the Role:
The Day Shift Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on support to individuals living in Cedar Lake residential homes during daytime hours. This role focuses on establishing structured daily routines, supporting independence, and promoting engagement both within the home and in the community.
Who We Are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. Cedar Lake has provided residential and community-based services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for decades. Our residential teams create supportive, respectful environments where individuals can live safely while working toward greater independence.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Benefit Offerings
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Opportunities to earn year-end bonus
What you’ll do:
- Provides supports to Individuals utilizing person-centered practices, encouraging each Individual’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Interacts with Individuals in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a safe, caring environment.
- Coordinates with the Assistant Director of Residential Operations and the Case Manager to facilitate the development of individual goals. Encourages the implementation of goals with the objective of increasing self-reliance and independence.
- Maintain knowledge of the Individual’s plan of care and provides support to the Individuals according to their Individual Program Plan (IPP), Behavioral Support Plan, and any other team-developed plan. Observes Individuals for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for required daily documentation which reflects progress and concerns regarding Individuals.
- Maintains appropriate records and operates within state regulations and established CLR standards.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of the Individuals we support in the delivery of services.
- Fully understands all aspects of Individuals’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
- Responsible for immediately reporting to the Administrator (or supervisor) incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or violation of Individuals’ rights.
- Coach or assist Individuals with daily living skills, assist with or provide personal hygiene needs – assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, feeding, toileting, etc.
- Administer medications according to established protocol. Document as required on medication administration records. Ensure Individuals’ medications are readily available and up-to-date.
- Provide transportation (drives) for Individuals to scheduled appointments and activities, operates company vehicles in accordance with company policy and local, state, and federal laws. Provides supervision and assistance to Individuals, and actively participates when appropriate.
- Coordinates with the Assistant Director of Residential Operations and the Cedar Lake Business Office to monitor Individuals’ personal financial responsibilities and needs.
- Responsible to coordinate with the Residential Supervisor to maintain day-to-day operations of the residence – physical maintenance, housekeeping, Individuals’ schedules, and transportation.
- Encourages community participation and facilitates cultivation of friendships. Provides guidance and direction on social, judgement, health, and safety issues.
- Implements constructive/innovative ways to respond to conflict and develops strategies for resolution in which all parties can benefit.
- Attend staff trainings and meetings as scheduled.
- Serves as a professional role model, abiding by ethical standards for Individuals.
- Protects and assist with the care of the personal belongings of each Individual we support – including wheelchairs, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishing, jewelry, clothing, and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the Individuals, visitors, families, peers, and other personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience the fulfillment of making a true difference in others' lives, and have fun doing it!
- Support individuals to achieve their hopes, dreams, and aspirations
- Help people live independently at home by assisting with daily skills like cooking/meal planning, personal hygiene, and housekeeping
- Help people take part in the community through activities like bowling, concerts, sporting events, going to the movies, or the zoo
If this sounds like the career move you’ve been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career.
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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $17 - $21