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Our Mission
Mattingly Edge supports people with disabilities to thrive at work, at home, and in relationships.
Our mission is based on the belief that people with disabilities have the right to the same privileges and responsibilities as other citizens. We know that communities are better when everyone is included.
Sounds good, right? Would you believe it gets better? Check out these benefits!
We want to make lives better—for the people our organization supports and our employees. That’s why we offer our employees competitive pay and opportunities to grow professionally. Click each benefit icon to learn more!
Being a DSP with Mattingly Edge is about more than just caregiving. We look at all aspects of a person's life so they can live their best life—healthy, balanced, and fulfilling. I truly feel our organization's philosophy is leading and unique!
Jessica Chao
Direct Support Professional
Check out our current openings.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Type:
Part-time, Full-time
Pay:
$17/hour
The Job
As a Mattingly Edge DSP, you support adults with disabilities to:
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become increasingly autonomous
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experience a quality home life
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develop meaningful relationships
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become engaged, valued members of Louisville's communities
You assist individuals to reach their goals by helping them learn new skills, and by helping them to network within the community.
Who are we looking for?
We are hiring candidates who are invested in changing lives and being part of a social justice movement that recognizes individuals with disabilities as valued members of society.
We hope that person is you!
What are the requirements?
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Interest and aptitude to work with and for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
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Social skills and empathy required to relate well to others
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Competence to learn and apply best practice strategies
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Physical ability to perform functions of lifting, transferring, positioning, and personal hygiene
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Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
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Must be available some nights and weekends
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Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
For this position, experience is preferred, but not required. We provide all the training you need!
Who's hiring?
Meet Jean . . .
I've got an opening on my support team that I'd love to fill with someone who'd fit in with the other artistic, creative ladies on my team!
A little about me: I'm a self-taught artist who enjoys doing textile art (crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and sewing just to name a few). I also enjoy baking and am a huge Elvis Presley fan! I live in a cozy little condo in the Highview area with my housemate.
Change lives with us.
Network Facilitator
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
Based on experience.
The Job
As a Mattingly Edge Network Facilitator, you ensure the relevance and potency of community services on behalf of six to eight participants by:
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helping participants identify support needs and conditions for success
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assisting participants to develop ambitious short term and long term goals
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supporting the participant and their team to maintain the participant's existing relationships while simultaneously helping to facilitate new relationships and community connections
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supervising, training, and mentoring direct support workers on all team within your network
Who are we looking for?
We are hiring candidates who are detail-oriented, natural leaders with great interpersonal and problem-solving skills that can help the individuals we support realize their goals and to be active, integrated members of their community. We hope that person is you!
What are the requirements?
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Associates Degree equivalent (Human Services field related), or five years’ experience providing personal or professional direct support in community settings.
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Minimum of six months DSP experience at Mattingly Edge producing exemplary role- based outcomes.
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Ability and aptitude to work with persons who have physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as those who have suffered trauma.
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Physical ability to perform functions of lifting, transferring, positioning, and community inclusion.
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Basic language, written, and computer skills (Word, Excel, internet, Google apps) necessary for communication and documentation.