Direct Support Professional (54449)

  • LifeSTEPS
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • Part Time
Job DetailsJob Location: Warren County Service Center 0AV58 - Bowling Green, KY 42102Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.60 - $15.60 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: Professional ServicesPOSITION SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional will provide supports in vocational, life, and social/emotional skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in nursing facilities. The qualified candidate will offer training to help individuals achieve their chosen goals and objectives, leading to the best possible outcomes. The Direct Support Professional will serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model, empowering individuals to lead meaningful and self-determined lives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Individual Support & Training: Provide person-centered support and training to individuals receiving nursing facility level of care.

Support & Documentation: Implement and document positive behavior strategies and interventions.

Health, Safety, & Communication: Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Complete and maintain core training in required time

Prefer one year experience in human services field

Valid driver’s license

Insurable according to LifeSkills insurance carrier

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

Capable of lifting 50 lbs

Provides direct services to clients

Travel between nursing facilities and provide services to clients to work on goals and objectives.

Will document work done daily and monthly

Will perform tasks directly related to training received

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.

Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.

Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.

Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.

Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.
Job ID: 523385000
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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