Student: Community Living Supports Person

Job Title
Student: Community Living Supports Person


Requisition Number
SE04199


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
$24


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

This will be a side job with limited but flexible hours that may change weekly depending on each person’s availability. The days could be any weekday or weekend at any hour until midnight depending on the activity but we would hope to set up a schedule that works well with yours. The max hours per week would be 20 hours. The applicant must be available next semester but having any availability this summer would be great.



Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Community Living Supports Person for 21 year old man with Down syndrome


This job pays $24.00/hour to take our son to activities in the community that coincide with his goals of socializing at his young adult small group events and youth events at his church and with friends through Parks and Rec and the Down Syndrome Association, grocery shopping, managing finances to pay for meals or activities such as movies and concerts, physical exercise at the YMCA, hikes, or at dances, going to therapy appointments, doing exercises to manage time and money, and being safe when parents may be away. The job could also include assisting with cooking skills and meal planning at home and other skills to become more independent at home.

This young man is a black belt in taekwondo, reads music and plays piano, works out at the Y, works at Mcleods cafe two days a week, volunteers at a horse farm once a week, is very involved in his church, loves God, animals, music, video games, food, and dancing. His communication skills are limited but his goals are to improve his education, make more money than he currently does working a couple days a week at his cafe job, and get married. He’s a lot of fun to hang out with and we are seeking someone who will support his interests and enjoy being with him.

Applicant must be a non-smoker, good driver with a clean, reliable, car to transport him in, and willing to befriend a young man with Down syndrome without patronizing him. He enjoys having one on one thoughtful conversations. When he is comfortable he has a great sense of humor and can string words together in short sentences to carry on conversations. He would need someone to encourage him to converse.

This will be a side job with limited but flexible hours that may change weekly depending on each person’s availability. The days could be any weekday or weekend at any hour until midnight depending on the activity but we would hope to set up a schedule that works well with yours. The max hours per week would be 20 hours. The applicant must be available next semester but having any availability this summer would be great.




Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Must be a patient, fun, and caring person who is willing to encourage and talk with a young man with Down syndrome. Must be willing to go to young adult small group meetings at his church and must be willing to exercise and be active. Must have a clean driving record and clean, reliable, car. Must be a non-smoker.

PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Parents seeking a student of medicine, law, or education who looks forward to serving clients with disabilities in their future employment.



Deadline to Apply
08/31/2025


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Anticipated Start Date
08/11/2025