Direct Support Professional (DSP)

communityoptionsinc; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Multiple locations

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Montrose, CO is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to build meaningful relationships and support daily living activities. Paid training, career growth, and a supportive team environment accompany you across Montrose, Delta and Cedaredge.

You will assist with bathing, dressing, meal prep, transport, and community activities while promoting independence and personal growth in a respectful setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must meet all agency hiring and eligibility requirements, including a valid Colorado driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain QMAP certification.
• First aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, meal prep, housekeeping, personal care).
• Support individuals in communication and social skills, independence, and community involvement.
• Administer medications per Colorado QMAP guidelines and document health/behavior/well-being changes.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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