Customer Service · Part-time · CO, United States
What if you could positively change someone’s life, build a relationship, and make someone smile every day? What if your job meant teaching someone to cook and grocery shop, axe throwing and karaoke, and sharing jokes and bonding while setting goals and reaching milestones? Then consider the role of a Direct Support Professional in FRIENDS of Broomfield’s Residential and Social Programs.
General Description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides meaningful and individually tailored services to meet the goals, desires and needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live in a variety of community settings. The DSP works as part of a team to plan and schedule educational and community inclusion activities. The DSP is responsible for providing appropriate supervision, mentoring and teaching opportunities so that adults may gain greater independence and build meaningful relationships with community members. The DSP enables adults in the program to recognize and develop their strengths and abilities so they can be empowered to make choices and lead fulfilling lives.
The DSP promotes person-centered concepts, provides opportunities for learning skills at home along with integration of individuals into the community and being involved in activities that increase independence. The DSP actively supports adults with IDD to choose and achieve the highest quality of life. FRIENDS’ person-centered approach ensures that people are receiving the services they need in order to gain independence and truly be part of their community.
The DSP promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values.
Duties/Responsibilities
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 1 year experience working with adults with IDD.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet FRIENDS driving requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
Hours: Monday thru Friday, day and early evening hours
Classification: Part-Time/ Non-Exempt
Pay: $15.00 to $17.50 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: PTO, paid sick days, paid holidays, 401(k) match, paid training, and an Employee Assistance Program.