DSP​/Caregiver

$17.00 per hour and up(based on education and experience)

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.

• Expand skills through DSP Career Path after 6 months employment and potentially earn a $1 raise after completion.
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program
• Free lunch for DSPs and CNA positions

The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each resident. The care and support include activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to all residents of Sycamore Run while promoting inclusion in the community. The DSP will facilitate the resident's independence, and choice in both their home and the community.

• Staffing ratio of 1:3
• Daily living
• Personal hygiene
• Voicing concerns and issues
• Support individuals with setting and accomplishing goals
• Creating friendships
• Provide companionship and supportive listening
  
  Maintain safe environments for individuals
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License
• 1 year Caregiving

• Full-time day schedule, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

Note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the 'CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.' Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.

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.