Direct Support Professional — ESOP & Impact

Integrated Life Choices; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance offerings

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Job summary

Integrated Life Choices is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings. The DSP will promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion while documenting supports provided during each shift.

The role emphasizes safe, person-centered care, transportation duties, and collaboration with the team to support daily living activities and rights advocacy in home and vocational settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Support people in understanding and exercising their rights.
• Encourage people to live a fulfilling life as independently as possible through self-advocacy.
• Provide the best person-centered supports to meet people’s needs throughout their lives.
• Support and encourage positive interactions.
• Improve social connections and relationships.
• Provide transportation for those you are supporting.
• Teach skills to improve a person’s life.
• Support and encourage participation in groups or organizations in line with a person’s personal interests to meet recreational and social needs.
• Utilize Positive Support Programs to guide daily interactions.
• Support a person with personal hygiene and medical-related needs, including medication administration.
• Provide documentation at the end of each shift.
• Providing transportation for the people we support is an essential function of the DSP position.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Integrated Life Choices is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings. The DSP will promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion while documenting supports provided during each shift.

The role emphasizes safe, person-centered care, transportation duties, and collaboration with the team to support daily living activities and rights advocacy in home and vocational settings.