In-Home Support Specialist

Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring supports adults in building healthy and hopeful lives through behavioral health, supportive housing, and employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities and our recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care and utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach.

About the role

The In-Home Support Specialist works one-on-one with adults to build the practical skills, confidence, and stability needed to live more independently in their homes and communities. This hands-on role helps clients put their individualized treatment plans into action through skills training, cueing, supervision, medication support, therapeutic behavioral interventions, connection to community resources, emotion regulation, crisis coping, and development of healthy interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training, cueing, and supervision
• Support medication management
• Implement therapeutic behavioral interventions
• Connect clients to community resources
• Assist with emotion regulation and crisis coping
• Help develop healthy interpersonal skills

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health disorder or co-occurring disorder
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid, active driver’s license in good standing
• Access to a personal, registered, and insured vehicle to transport clients and travel between client locations and related appointments in the greater Louisville area
• Clearance of state and federal background checks, multiple abuse/sex offender registries, and exclusion lists prior to employment
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and participation in an annual, random drug-testing program

Benefits

At Wellspring, we know you can’t take care of others if you’re not supported yourself. Our benefits package is designed to protect your health, support your life outside of work, and give you the freedom to focus on what matters most: helping people recover and thrive.

• Medical insurance with employer contributions
• Dental and vision coverage fully paid for employees (single premium only)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help offset medical expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Employer-paid basic and voluntary life insurance/AD&D for employee (employee-paid spouse and children options available)
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO) starting after 90 days of employment
• 9 paid holidays
• Free access to courses that offer continuing education credits to help maintain licensure
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Free downtown parking
• Use of company vehicle

One of the biggest reasons our employees stay at Wellspring is the ability to make and see your impact. As a mission-driven nonprofit with a collaborative culture, employees have the opportunity to work autonomously, advocate for clients, implement ideas quickly, and focus on care rather than bureaucracy.

Pay

$15 - $17 per hour

Schedule

Full-time/day shift