Direct Support Professionals

Louisville – Direct Support Professionals

Minimum Qualifications:

Eighteen (18) years or older with a high school diploma or GED or Twenty-one (21) years or older
Must have effective communication skills
Must have a valid social security number or valid work permit if not a US citizen
Must be able to understand/carry out instructions
Must have record keeping ability
Must complete all initial and ongoing training requirements
Must have own reliable transportation and auto insurance

Direct Support Professional (DSP):

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are hourly employees who specialize in providing non-residential community-based one-on-one supports to individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The certification process includes First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration and College of Direct Support courses.

DSPs are paired with an individual of like interests whose needs they can meet by providing supports through the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Medicaid Waiver (Community Access and/or Personal Assistance) or the Michelle P (MPW) Medicaid Waiver (Community Living Supports and/or Personal Care) which are focused on fostering independence and ensuring self-respect and dignity for individuals. Community Access places a specialized emphasis on establishing friendships and natural supports as the individual is further integrated into the community.

DSPs assist an individual with achieving his/her specifically chosen life outcomes. Outcome choices may be related to personal hygiene, money management, medication management, socialization, relationship building, leisure choices or participation in community activities.