Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community-Options-eaa71a05; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Montrose, Delta, and Cedaredge is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who build meaningful relationships and support daily activities. Paid training, career growth, and a supportive team environment are offered.

As a DSP, you will assist with daily living, monitor health, and help individuals engage in community activities, while following Colorado QMAP guidelines. Multiple positions across locations are available with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; valid Colorado driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to obtain QMAP certification, plus first aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to support daily living activities and exercise good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, meal prep, housekeeping and personal care.
• Support communication and social skills, promoting independence and community involvement.
• Administer medications per Colorado QMAP guidelines and monitor health changes.
• Transport individuals to appointments and activities; document progress and updates.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

QMAP Certification (to be obtained)

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

MONTROSE, DELTA & CEDAREDGE Make a Difference Every Day!

Now Hiring DSPs / Paid Training / Meaningful Work / Great Team Environment

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will build meaningful relationships, support daily activities, encourage personal growth, and make a lasting impact in your community - all while working alongside a supportive and energetic team. Provision of service takes place in a variety of locations.

If you're searching for more than \"just a job,\" this could be the career for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, and Relief Positions at multiple locations such as in Montrose, Delta and Cedaredge. We offer paid training with career growth opportunities in a supportive team culture where you have an opportunity to make a real difference every day!

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide hands-on support and encouragement to individuals receiving services. Responsibilities include:
Assisting with daily living activities such as: bathing, dressing, meal prep, housekeeping and personal care. Supporting individuals in building communication and social skills, such as talking, writing, leisure activities, treatment toward self and others; independence and community involvement along with administering medications in accordance with Colorado QMAP guidelines, monitoring and documenting changes in health, behavior, and well-being. You'll assist in implementing individualized support plans and goals, transporting individuals to appointments, community activities, employment opportunities and/or recreational outings while creating a safe, positive and respectful environment.

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred; must meet all agency hiring and eligibility requirements to include a valid Colorado driver's license with acceptable driving record, ability to obtain QMAP certification, first aid/CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Options, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.