Job Description

• 2025, 2024 and 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Direct Support Professionals for our Supports for Community Living Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

During your work rotation, you will complete two 16-hour shifts (4:00 PM–8:00 AM) and one 8-hour overnight shift (12:00 AM–8:00 AM)

• DSP needed in SCL for the following shifts:
• Monday (Sunday night); 12:00am-8:00am
• Monday-Tuesday; 4:00pm-8:00am
• Tuesday - Wednesday; 4:00pm - 8:00am
• New hourly rate starting at $17.00
• Overtime availability
• 8 paid holidays each year
• Double time pay for holiday hours worked
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
• 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
• One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
• Tuition reimbursement program available
• On the job training
• Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year

What matters to us:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Upon hire, must complete all training required by the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and become certified in CPR and first aid (training provided).
• Ability to drive facility vehicles including possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Essential Functions:

• Understands the individuals’ rights and display respect and dignity when interacting with the individuals.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of individuals and implements plan of cares.
• Understand the departmental policy on the correct way to report any suspected form of abuse which may be observed and/or reported.
• Serves as member of the individual’s plan of care team.
• Provides physical assistance.
• Provide residential training to facilitate the acquisition of each person’s chosen outcomes.
• Assists with daily living such as: walking, getting dressed, personal hygiene, eating, using the toilet, bathing, meal planning and preparation, laundry, budgeting and financial assistance, home care and cleaning.

Other important information:

Wendell Foster is 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.