In-Home Support Specialist (IHSS)

About the role

Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope. We support adults in building healthy & hopeful lives through behavioral health, supporting housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities and our recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff. We hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and to the community. We value diversity, equity, & inclusion and encourage all people to apply! In-Home Support Specialist: This full-time role works one-on-one with adults as they build the practical skills, confidence, and stability needed to live more independently in their homes and communities. The In-Home Support Specialist 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. Every visit is an opportunity to help someone move forward in their recovery and build a healthier, more hopeful life.

Responsibilities

• Skills training
• Cueing
• Supervision
• Medication support
• Therapeutic behavioral interventions
• Connection to community resources
• Emotion regulation
• Crisis coping
• Development of healthy interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in non‑clinical, therapeutic behavioral intervention, accessing and utilizing community resources, recognizing mental illness symptoms and side effects, crisis coping skills, and developing and enhancing interpersonal skills is highly preferred

Requirements

• 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; participation in an annual random drug‑testing program
• Access to a personal, registered, and insured vehicle for client travel when company vehicles are unavailable
• Valid, active driver’s license in good standing

Benefits

• 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 (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 offering continuing education credits to maintain licensure
• Mileage reimbursement for work‑related travel
• Collaborative culture where staff ideas are heard and can quickly translate into improvements
• Free downtown parking
• Use of company vehicle

Pay

Salary: $15 - $17 per hour

Schedule

Full-time/day shift; weekend coverage required; possible schedules are Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday, with flexibility.