Direct Support Professional - Full Time - Longmont - ACS

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Imagine! seeks a full-time role promoting health, safety, and welfare of participants in a Denver/Boulder area. You will assist with daily living, transportation, and community integration, while documenting progress and adhering to plans and policies.

The position requires driving, lifting, and working as part of a treatment team with educators and therapists. High school diploma and readiness to complete required training are essential.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of community resources.
• Skill in working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic supports.
• Transports participants to community sites using company vehicles.
• Completes documentation and tracking timely and accurately.
• Reports incidents and changes to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Implements Individual Treatment/Behavior Plans and behavior intervention strategies.

Skills

Community resources

Developmental disabilities

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Team player

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

2 years college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet databases

Assistive technology

Job description

Purpose of Position - Promotes the health and welfare of participants/ clients. Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic supports, thus enabling them to access and utilize their community and build on skills. Acts in accordance with Community Services mission and guidelines as well as Individual Plans. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable regulating agencies. Maintains professional relationships with participants as well as members of treatment teams.

We currently have a full time position available with the following schedule:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 8:30 to 3:30

1. Promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the participants.

• Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic support to live full and enriching lives.
• Assists participants with daily living supports, such as; assisting with lunch from minimal prompting to full support.
• Assists with toileting hygiene from minimal prompting to full support.
• Assists participants in accessing and utilizing their community, by transporting them safely to community-based sites for activities, utilizing company cars, buses, walking, etc.
• Learns and consistently practices effective teaching skills, working with Therapeutic and Coordinating team as necessary.

2. Acts in accordance with Community Services policies, mission, and the Individual Plans.

• Supports and implements activities according to Community Services guidelines, in the context of activity protocols and plans, and in the context of a nurturing, stable environment.
• Completes documentation and tracking timely and accurately.

3. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations, including Imagine! Policies and Procedures.

• Ensures quality service delivery, meeting the guidelines set forth in Community Services quality standards, as well as follows schedules, information sheets, and plans.
• Completes all required training, including annual refreshers, in the appropriate timeframe.
• Reports all behavioral incidents, medical emergencies, and/or significant changes in medical condition to supervisor, and completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Implement Individual Treatment/Behavior Plans developed by Behavior Therapists and/or BCBAs
• and implements behavior intervention strategies as directed by the Behavior Therapist or BCBA
• C ollect data when working with some individuals
• Proactively communicate any questions or concerns to the Behavior Therapist or BCBA

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports Community Services mission in the context of both individual and collaborative work.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, workshops, in-services, discussions, etc.
• Maintains and cares for Imagine!’s property, including supplies, vehicles, etc., being mindful of safety and cleanliness.
• Represents Community Services in meetings and committees, as well as in promoting and marketing, as requested.
• Promotes team morale by being positive and professional.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

• General knowledge of community resources
• Skill in working with people with developmental disabilities, preferably in a community-based setting
• Demonstrated ability to engage in skilled interaction with people who require behavior development and/or therapeutic supports
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels
• Effective and creative negotiator/problem solve. This includes ability to provide crisis intervention and resolve conflict
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to work effectively with various technology including Microsoft Office, internet-based databases, assistive technology, etc
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements
• This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet

Training/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of college preferred
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete required training curriculum. This includes developing and understanding of community services structure, services, philosophy, as well as community resources

Experience:

• 1 year of direct support experience preferred

Working Environment/Physical Activities

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
• Ability to drive a minivan
• Ability to push wheelchairs, lift/transfer participants as related to toileting, undergarment changing, and other health and activity related needs

Imagine! is a nonprofit with a goal of helping people aspire to, and achieve, a fulfilling life of new possibilities by providing support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are located in the Denver / Boulder metro area and support Boulder and Broomfield counties.

OUR MISSION: Creating a world of opportunity for all abilities.

• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, flexible work schedules, comfortable/casual work environments, and meaningful and rewarding work with friendly, supportive co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity – Valuing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Imagine! is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strive to foster a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We also recognize the value of diversity within our organization, and want to employ a workforce that effectively supports the diverse communities we serve. Unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, hair style or texture, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws is strictly prohibited.

We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.