Direct Support Professional (DSP)

No Experience Needed! We Will Train!

Competitive Pay!

Hiring Bonus!(excluding internal candidates)

Great Benefits! Growth Opportunities!

Entry level / Early career position that can lead to a rewarding career

Direct Support Professionals teach encourage and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

Boulder metro area Part - Time

What Youll Do

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. Thrive as a caregiver and each day youll:

• 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

What Youll 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 individuals 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 drivers license reliable transportation and the ability to meet PPCHs 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 / Boulder metro areas on a regular basis and driving walking or standing for extended periods of time

Youll Get

SIGN-ON BONUS!(excluding internal candidates)

Hiring Range:Starting at $20.00 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

and more

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

Who We Are

The PPCH mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve.

Founded in 1995 Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years.

As an organization that takes pride in the community weve created we are determined to remain true to our core values of:

Community - Innovative Thinking - Individualized Approach Family - Acceptance and Equality Compassion - Personal Growth

Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness career satisfaction and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities excellent benefits competitive pay and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about PPCH at:

NOTE:In order to be considered for this position you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: that youre entered into our applicant system.

Parker Personal Care Homes Inc. (PPCH) is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity inclusivity and wage 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. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routedto a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.