Direct Support Professional

Working as a DSP is a fun, rewarding, and meaningful position where you have a unique and incredible opportunity to positively change and enrich the lives of the individuals we serve. You would be a part of an amazing team of DSP's that are fun, energetic, creative, who value and encourages shared responsibilities, and support that gives you the necessary tools and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. As a full-time employee you would have benefit available to you such as:

• Medical, vision, & dental insurance (30+ hour per week)
• Paid sick and vacation time that begin accruing on your first day.
• Paid Holiday and extended illness benefit
• Set schedules with set days off (two days in a row)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid in-depth training
• Collaborative team environment
• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition programs
• COI is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Since 1972, Community Options, Inc has served children and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower these individuals to experience lives full of dignity and purpose.

PURPOSE: To provide service and support to people with developmental disabilities in order to help them achieve more meaningful and productive lives in accordance with the values statements of Community Options, Inc. (COI). Provision of service takes place in a variety of locations including COI facilities, supported employment and in the community-at-large. Person Centered Planning (PCP) takes place with all clients and staff participate in the planning and implementation of the PCP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. *Valid Colorado driver's license and a driving record acceptable to COI's insurance company.
3. Acceptable criminal background check.
4. Ability to successfully complete Medication Administration Examination and First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.
5. Related experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below duties are just a summary of the total duties of a DSP.

1. Provide services and supports to adults with Intellectual & developmental disabilities, such as: Community integration activities, intensive habilitation, residential care, mentorship, medical appointments, transportation, and other activities. Provide assistance with social interaction skills such as communication, leisure activities, treatment toward self and others and may include behavioral supports and service.
2. Function as an assistant to provide services to clients such as training and assistance with social interaction skills: talking, writing, leisure activities, treatment toward self and others; and daily living skills: dressing, bathing, eating, cooking, menu planning, cleaning, etc.
3. Administer medications according to the State of Colorado approved guidelines.
4. Observe clients for signs of illness or changes in health, demeanor and behavior and report as per protocols.
5. Use agency vehicles to transport persons served to and from day programming, community employment, community activities and appointments.
6. Ensure a healthy, clean and safe environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled