Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community-Options-eaa71a05; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Montrose, Delta and Cedaredge to provide hands-on support, encourage personal growth, and help individuals live meaningful lives in the community.

You will assist with daily living activities and transport, support communication and social skills, and administer medications under Colorado QMAP guidelines, with paid training and strong team support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred and valid Colorado driver's license.
• Ability to obtain QMAP certification.
• First aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal prep, housekeeping and personal care.
• Support individuals in building communication and social skills and community involvement.
• Administer medications in accordance with Colorado QMAP guidelines and monitor changes in health and well-being.
• Transport individuals to appointments, community activities, employment opportunities and/or recreational outings while maintaining a safe, positive, and respectful environment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Start a rewarding career where your work truly matters. We can't wait to meet you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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