Person Centered Specialist
Company: Wendell Foster
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner
for Best Place to Work in Owensboro! Wendell Foster is interested
in hiring energetic Person Centered Specialist for our Intermediate
Care Facility to join the team of DifferenceMakers! What matters to
you: Hours: Hours vary based on resident needs during waking hours,
with some evenings and weekends expected. New hourly rate starting
at $16.00 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 What matters
to us: High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred Possession of valid
driver’s license and insurable driving record Currently possess or
able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training
provided) Communicate well with others including staff and our
individuals Essential Functions: Ensures the safety and well-being
of individuals at all times. Completes routine checks to ensure the
whereabouts and safety of individuals. Ensures verbal/written
report before leaving shift. Frequently assists in pool and
hydrotherapy with individuals. Work closely with the QIDP and PC
Trainers to ensure person-centered practices. Understands
individual’s rights and displays respect and dignity when
interacting with individuals. Understands facility policy on the
correct way to report any suspected form of abuse which may be
observed and/or reported. Ensures, completes, and follows through
with individuals’ daily routine and activities. Helps individuals
travel to appointments and activities on and off the grounds of the
organization. Accompany individuals to appointments and/or
community activities, as indicated by cottage management and the
QIDP. Assists with recreational and community activities as
indicated by cottage management and QIDP. Assists the individual
with transportation, whether through WF’s transportation program,
city transportation, or by personally driving a WF vehicle. Assists
the QIDP with the individuals’ assessments to determine training
needs in areas of self-help, activities of daily living, and
socialization skills. Conducts, teaches and ensures training
programs, reinforcement programs and maintenance programs, as
related to individuals’ individual service plan and document
effectiveness of programs appropriately. Reports any individual’s
clothing and equipment needs and/or repairs to appropriate
person/department and notifies supervisor and/or QIDP. Reports any
interdisciplinary problems or concerns to the Supervisor, or Vice
President of ICF/IID. Helps in the training of new person-centered
specialists Other important information: 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.
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee
assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life
insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Referral
program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work
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Keywords: Wendell Foster, Clarksville , Person Centered Specialist, Healthcare , Owensboro, Tennessee
