Direct Support Professional; PRN - Park Place & Sycamore Run; Castle & La Grange, KY

• Location 325 & 327 Park Road,New Castle, KY, 40050,United States
• Job Category Direct Support Services
• Employee Type PRN
• Manage Others No

Pay: $17.00/hr (day shift) | $19.00/hr (night shift)

Status: PRN / As Needed

Commitment: Minimum of 3 shifts per month (12-hour shifts)

Training Requirement: Must complete 5 full weekdays of orientation/training in La Grange, KY before starting PRN schedule.

At Cedar Lake, our purpose is simple and strong: unconditional love for people with disabilities. We're a Kentucky-based nonprofit founded in 1970 by families who wanted more for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we are Kentucky's largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with IDD - and our team of dedicated staff makes that mission real every day.

The Direct Support Professional provides quality support and care to the Individuals we support; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.

• Supporting daily routines and life skills (staffing ratio typically 1:4)
• Assisting with personal care and hygiene needs
• Helping individuals set goals and celebrate progress
• Encouraging community involvement, friendships, and independence
• Providing companionship, supportive listening, and positive engagement
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment and reporting concerns to your supervisor
• Completing any other duties assigned to support the team

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

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.