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Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a rewarding and meaningful role where you have the unique opportunity to positively impact and enrich the lives of the individuals we serve. At COI youll be part of a fun energetic and creative team that values shared responsibility and encourages personal growth. We provide the support and resources you need to make a real difference in the lives of others.
SignOn Bonus!
Join the COI team and earn a $1000 SignOn Bonus! Heres how it works:
- $300 paid after 90 days of employment upon successful completion of all required training and inservice requirements.
- $700 paid after 9 months of employment.
Please note that all required federal and state taxes will be applied to the bonus.
Take the next step in your career with COI today and enjoy a rewarding work environment along with this exciting bonus opportunity!
Job Responsibilities:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will be responsible for:
- Assisting clients with training and support in social interaction skills (e.g. talking writing leisure activities) treatment toward self and others and daily living skills (e.g. dressing bathing toileting/changing attends eating cooking menu planning cleaning etc.
- Administering medications in accordance with State of Colorado approved guidelines.
- Ensuring client schedules are implemented in a timely manner as designated by the Service Plan (SP) and/or the Manager.
- Observing clients for signs of illness or changes in health demeanor and behavior and reporting concerns according to protocols.
- Transporting clients using agency vehicles to and from day programming community employment community activities and appointments.
- Ensuring a clean healthy and safe environment for the individuals served.
Benefits for FullTime Employees:
As a fulltime employee you will have access to a variety of benefits including:
- Medical vision and dental insurance (for 30 hours per week)
- Paid sick and vacation time accruing from your first day
- Paid holidays and extended illness benefits
- Set schedules with two consecutive days off
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Companypaid life insurance
- Paid indepth training
- Collaborative team environment
- Casual dress code
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition programs
- COI is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
About COI:
Since 1972 Community Options Inc. has served children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As a nonprofit organization our mission is to empower individuals to experience lives full of dignity and purpose.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Valid Colorado drivers license and acceptable driving record
- Acceptable criminal background check
- Ability to successfully complete QMAP and First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire (paid training)
- Ability to assist clients with social interaction skills (e.g. talking writing leisure activities) and daily living skills (e.g. dressing bathing eating cooking cleaning)
- Administer medications according to State of Colorado approved guidelines
- Ensure client schedules are implemented in a timely fashion as designated by the SP and/or Manager
- Observe clients for signs of illness or changes in health demeanor and behavior and report according to protocols
- Use agency vehicles to transport individuals served to and from day programming community employment community activities and appointments
- Ensure a healthy clean and safe environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Options Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
