Direct Support Professional - Sycamore Run (Day Shift)
Location: La Grange, KY (Private Residential Home - Sycamore Run)
To protect the privacy of the individuals we support, the exact address is not listed and will be shared during the interview process.
Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 36/hours per week
Pay: $17.00 per hour (based on education and experience)
Role Snapshot (Sycamore Run):
Sycamore Run is a private residential home providing individualized, person-centered support. Day shift DSP's support daily routines, personal care, household activities, and community engagement while helping maintain a comfortable, respectful home environment.
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:
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Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
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Weekly Pay
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Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
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Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
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401k retirement savings program
What you’ll do:
The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each resident. The care and support includes activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to all residents of Park Place while promoting inclusion in the community. The DSP will facilitate the residents independence, and choice in both their home and the community.
Working Conditions
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- Staffing ratio of 1:4
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Daily living
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Personal hygiene
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Voicing concerns and issues
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Support individuals with setting and accomplishing goals
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Creating friendships
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Provide companionship and supportive listening
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Maintain safe environments for individuals
What sets you apart:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record
Preferred Experience
If this sounds like the 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.
