Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Position Summary

Do you enjoy helping people?
Are you passionate about working with the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled community?
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Make a difference!
Direct Support Professionals teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
Denver metro area – Full-Time

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
(excluding internal candidates)

Direct Support Professionals play an important role within our organization and in the lives of the individuals we serve. PPCH is currently looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support our clients in a variety of areas.

The above information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of this job.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you’re entered into our applicant system.

Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, organ donors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PPCH uses E-verify.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email, include the job title and number and confirm your request for an accommodation to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• To successfully complete the required training provided by PPCH
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or other similar software is required
• Must be able to document all services provided in PPCH systems, as trained
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective listening skills, even when non-traditional communication is used
• Must be able to respectfully address issues of health and safety while supporting an individual’s choices and maintaining their dignity
• Able to work and adhere to your schedule independently with little or no direct supervision, holding yourself accountable to deadlines
• A current, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet PPCH’s driving requirements

Bonus Points for Having
• Experience working with adults with development or intellectual disabilities
• Experience working within the Colorado Developmental Disabilities system
• The ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Work may be performed in a private home or in a public community setting and rarely performed in an office setting and work may be performed either indoors or outdoors
• Work may involve physically assisting others, including pushing and /or pulling individuals who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices, transferring individuals with mobility needs, and assisting with daily living activities
• Frequent lifting or carrying of approximately 15 pounds and occasionally lifting, moving, or transferring up to 75 pounds
• You will be driving throughout the Denver metro area on a regular basis and driving, walking or standing for extended periods of time

You’ll Get
SIGN-ON BONUS! (excluding internal candidates)
Hiring Range: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits for Full-time Employees
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 401k with matching contributions when eligible
• Company-paid comprehensive training
and more…

Roles & Responsibilities

Thrive as a caregiver and each day you’ll:
• provide meaningful, educational, and supportive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving community-based services in a variety of settings
• support an environment where our members receiving services are healthy, safe and valued by others by possibly assisting them with learning and exploring their community and their personal interests according to their person-centered support plan or personal goals
• be assisting our members in services with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and hygiene or moving to and from a wheelchair
• comply with all PPCH policies and the rules and regulations of all State and Federal oversight agencies
• maintain respectful and professional relationships with our members receiving services, guardians, family members, team members and other staff members
• attend PPCH team, staffing, and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed or as requested
and so much more…

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