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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Path Forward of Kentucky
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Path Forward of Kentucky?

Do you want a job that’s fun? A job that makes a difference? A job that will allow you to advocate for those with disabilities? If you answered yes, then we want you to join our team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the Louisville Metro area.

  • DSPs work one-on-one with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in the community
  • Our DSPs enjoy doing a job they describe as ‘not really work’ because they are taking clients shopping, bowling, to the movies, to restaurants or a variety of other activities that allow our clients to be more included in social situations and build relationships
  • You could help educate the community about people with disabilities through your work with PFK, just through companionship with our clients
  • Lack of experience is not a problem, we are here to help you succeed – in class paid training and online courses are available
  • Work another job? Taking college classes? As an Independent Contractor, you make your own schedule

The ideal DSP is compassionate, flexible, has a current driver’s license with reliable transportation, cell phone, access to the internet and data entry skills.

Path Forward of Kentucky provides supported employment, job coaching, respite, Family Home Providers, and community living supports for children and/or adults with disabilities. We serve individuals on three Medicare Waivers. Visit our website at www.pathforwardky.com

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25

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