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- From $16.50 an hour
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- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adolescent Residential Program (12 Hour Shifts)

The Life Connection, Inc. -
Sonora, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $16.50 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Paid orientation
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Mental health and behavioral care
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Assisted living experience
Writing skills
Caregiving
Housekeeping assistance
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

About the Role

The Life Connection is seeking dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to help provide daily support and supervision for adolescent boys (ages 11–20) in state custody. Our youth have histories of trauma, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral/emotional challenges — your role is to provide structure, safety, and encouragement while helping them build life skills and stability.

If you enjoy meaningful work, can stay calm under pressure, and want to truly make a difference, this may be a great fit.

About The Life Connection (TLC)

We are a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) located on a 40-acre farm property just outside Hodgenville. We serve up to 40 youth and provide an on-site school program, recreational space, and structured therapeutic programming.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

As a DSP, you will support youth through daily routines and therapeutic structure, including:

Provide prompts/support with daily living tasks (hygiene, grooming, dressing, mealtime routines)
Maintain a safe, structured environment and supervise youth appropriately
Assist with group routines and community activities with supervision needs
Observe, monitor, and document behavior, progress, and any significant changes
Transport youth as needed for appointments, school-related outings, or approved activities
Provide emotional support and appropriate guidance
Follow facility policy and state/federal regulations for youth care and safety

Schedule includes:

12-hour shifts (8am–8pm OR 8pm–8am)
2-2-3 rotating schedule (work 2 days, off 2, work 3 — then rotates)
Weekend rotation required

Requirements (Must-Haves)

To be considered, applicants must:

Be 21 years of age or older (state requirement for foster youth programs)
Have a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID (driver’s license required for transport duties)
Have a high school diploma or GED
Be able to reliably commute to Sonora, KY
Consent to and pass:
Fingerprint Background screening
Drug screening

Training Provided (Paid Orientation)

We provide all required onboarding and training, including:

CPR & First Aid
Safety Care / Crisis Prevention & Intervention
Facility policies, documentation expectations, and program procedures

Hiring Process

Please watch for an Indeed message after applying — we send a brief set of screening questions to help speed up hiring.

Want to apply in person?
Stop by Monday–Friday between 8:30am–4:30pm to complete an application:
81 Buds Lake Rd., Sonora, KY 42776

270-491-2001 (HR)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 60 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Sonora, KY 42776: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

Are you at least 21-years of age? (This is a state requirement to work with foster youth)
Have you worked for The Life Connection before?
Are you willing to consent to a fingerprint background check and drug screen as required for employment?
This role supports adolescent males with trauma histories and behavioral challenges. Are you comfortable working in an environment where youth may display aggression, disrespectful language, or emotional outbursts?
You will be trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation. Are you willing and physically able to participate in safety intervention techniques if necessary (as trained and permitted by policy)?
In 2–3 sentences, tell us why you want to work with youth in residential care.
This position requires 12-hour shifts (8a–8p or 8p–8a) on a rotating schedule. Can you commit to this schedule long-term?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Sonora, KY 42776 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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