Direct Support Professional – SCL – Night Shift
Job role overview
-
Date posted
May 8, 2026
-
Hiring location
Owensboro
Description
Direct Support Professional
Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Direct Support Professionals for our Supports for Community Living Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
This role follows a 6-days-on, 6-days-off schedule. 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:
- Wed–Thu: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Thu–Fri: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Friday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
New hourly rate starting at $16.00
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
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.
- Provides 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.
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.
work mode
Interested in this job?
24 days left to apply