What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program DSP/Caregiver PT position at Cedar Lake?
Who We Are:
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.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
- Weekly Pay
- Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
What you’ll do:
This role is responsible for the implementation, assessment, and documentation of participants’ adult day activities. Activities, support, and assistance will be based on individual need. This role must function as a member of the Enrichment Center team and as such may provide supplementary assistance to any individual served by the program.
- Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and recording of progress of individual participant’s Adult Day Program activities plans with the goals of maximizing each participant’s physical, emotional, social skills and abilities. Coaches or assists participants with daily living skills, assists with or provides personal hygiene needs.
- Document within each participant’s record the extent and level of participation in the activities and progress towards goals. Ensures program notes and all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Attendance at and participation in meetings as directed for the purpose of establishing goals, coordinating programs, and developing long range plans with each individual.
- Assist with coordination, planning and scheduling various participant field trips, outings, special events, etc. Assist with direct supervision of events as appropriate.
- Attend and participate in new employee orientation In-Service meetings as scheduled in the absence of the Adult Day Program Coordinator. Provide In-Service training to staff as appropriate.
- Attend staff meetings and individual meetings with supervisor as scheduled.
- Drive vehicles, as necessary, to provide transportation for activities. Enforce and maintain safety during all activities.
- Maintain compliance with all regulations, including, but not limited to ADHP, SCL, HCB, MPW and any other Medicaid Waiver.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
What sets you apart:
- High school diploma/GED is required.
- One-year experience working with individuals with ID/DD is strongly preferred
- Valid Kentucky driver’s license required
What your typical schedule looks like:
Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm, part-time, 25 hours/week. Weekends, evenings, and additional hours required as necessary.
