Direct Support Professional - Day Program

friendsofbroomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

PTO

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Paid training

Job summary

FRIENDS of Broomfield is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to enrich daily lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide individualized support, help with daily living skills, and facilitate participation in community and on-site activities.

The role involves assisting with daily living, maintaining safety, and documenting progress. A valid driver's license is required to meet transportation duties; hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet FRIENDS driving requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals obtain and maintain daily living skills and work toward independence.
• Provide direct care services including activities of daily living, toileting, and feeding.
• Work with individuals in small groups to develop skills and engage them in meaningful activities.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare according to procedures and individualized plans.
• Help develop relationships with community members through activities and classes.
• Communicate effectively with team and coordinate on classes and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college

Job description

What if you could positively change someone’s life, build a relationship, and make someone smile every day? What if your job meant teaching someone to cook or to swim or lift weights, sharing jokes and bonding while setting goals and reaching milestones? What if you could be part of a high-quality frontline team that values and encourages shared responsibilities, decision making and routinely recognizes your efforts. Then consider the role of a Direct Support Professional in FRIENDS of Broomfield’s Day Program.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you have the unique and incredible opportunity to enrich the daily life of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our DSPs provide individualized support and training to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building new skills and accessing varied social, recreation, leisure and volunteer opportunities within the community as well as activities in our state-of-the-art building. FRIENDS offers different activities and classes each day of the week that are based on the interest, goals and choices of the adults who attend the program. Direct Support Professionals are instrumental in providing these learning opportunities and taking small groups into the community. FRIENDS’ person-centered approach ensures that people are receiving the services they need in order to gain independence and truly be part of their community.

Why choose to work at FRIENDS of Broomfield? We are committed to you! We offer free training, great team atmosphere where your contributions are noticed and appreciated, career growth and excellent work life balance! This will be the hardest you will ever love!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Help individuals obtain and maintain daily living skills and work toward their fullest potential to foster independence.
• Provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living, toileting and feeding. Provide hands‑on support for therapeutic activities.
• Work with individuals in small groups to develop skills and engage them in meaningful activities.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of people according to procedures, individualized plans and protocols.
• Help develop relationships with members of the community through a variety of activities and classes.
• Effective communications with team and collaborating on classes, community activities and Friday Fun Day activities.
• Provide transportation using FRIENDS of Broomfield fleet of mini buses and vans.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility.
• Work productively and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Complete daily documentation and progress notes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of college preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet FRIENDS driving requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Hours

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Classification

Full Time/ Non-Exempt

Pay

$18.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance, life and accident insurance, PTO, six paid sick days, eight paid holidays, 401(k) match, paid training

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