Impactful Direct Support Professional for Adult Day Program

Laradon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + 4% Match

Paid holidays

PTO

FSA

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Laradon is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Adult Day Program in Denver, CO. The role focuses on supervising and facilitating development for individuals with developmental disabilities, with duties ranging from program design to community engagement.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 21+ years of age, and a valid driver’s license. It offers a starting hourly salary of $21.00–$24.60 and a Monday–Friday schedule, on-site in Denver.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Two years of direct experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stamina for full workdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist program manager in designing individual programming.
• Implement, track and record adaptive and/or behavioral ISSPs.
• Complete and maintain paperwork per Laradon policy and procedures.
• Prevention and management of crisis to provide a safe environment.
• Provide supervision and actively engage participants while providing positive reinforcement.
• Provide training in self‑care, physical and emotional maturation, socialization, communication, leisure, and other Activities of Daily Living as indicated in the Service Plan.
• Develop and implement habilitative activities per ISSPs.
• Develop, schedule and facilitate opportunities in the community.
• Build natural supports and community connections.
• Maintain effective communication.
• Administer medications per individual’s order and document according to regulations.
• Implement protocols.
• Drive participants as necessary for program needs
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present at the residential setting to perform the different job functions required in that setting in addition to community locations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct support experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Laradon is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Adult Day Program in Denver, CO. The role focuses on supervising and facilitating development for individuals with developmental disabilities, with duties ranging from program design to community engagement.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 21+ years of age, and a valid driver’s license. It offers a starting hourly salary of $21.00–$24.60 and a Monday–Friday schedule, on-site in Denver.