Direct Support Professional Day Program Focus-Boulder County

Build Community Connections. Support Independence. Create Meaningful Experiences.

Sample Supports is seeking an energetic and dependable Direct Service Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during community-based activities and group outings.

In this role you will help individuals explore their communities build relationships strengthen social and independent living skills and participate in activities that reflect their interests and goals. Outings may include volunteer projects recreation shopping social events educational experiences and other community opportunities.

This position may also include cross-training in Supported Employment and job coaching for employees interested in helping individuals develop vocational skills and succeed in community-based employment.

Culture Index Requirement

To be considered for this role you must complete the
Culture Index Survey. This is not a test and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

What Youll Be Doing

• Plan lead and support engaging group outings based on individual interests and goals
• Provide transportation and required supervision in community settings
• Support activities such as volunteer work recreation shopping social events and community exploration
• Teach and model appropriate communication social skills personal safety and community behavior
• Encourage participation independence choice and self-determination
• Support individuals according to their service plans behavior plans supervision requirements and safety protocols
• Help create an inclusive positive and engaging group environment
• Advocate for individuals and promote disability inclusion within the community
• Collaborate with team members to plan activities and respond to changing support needs
• Complete daily service notes behavior tracking and other required documentation within 24 hours
• Communicate progress concerns incidents and changes to the appropriate team members
• Use trained crisis-prevention de-escalation and NVCI strategies when needed
• Report suspected mistreatment abuse neglect or exploitation as a mandatory reporter

• Help individuals explore employment interests and career goals
• Reinforce workplace communication reliability and job-related skills
• Provide individualized job coaching in community employment settings
• Collaborate with Supported Employment team members to promote job success and retention

What You Bring to the Role

You enjoy being active and engaged in the community. You can organize group activities manage logistics provide safe supervision and adjust when plans change.

You are patient encouraging and comfortable working with individuals who have different communication behavioral mobility or personal support needs. You understand that community access is an important part of independence dignity and quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in human services psychology social work education or a related field preferred
• One to two years of professional or volunteer experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to meet motor vehicle record requirements and safely transport individuals
• Ability to complete timely electronic documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral escalations or emergencies
• Ability to meet the physical demands of supervising and assisting individuals in community and workplace settings
• Willingness to complete and maintain CPR First Aid Medication Administration NVCI and other required training
• Ability to pass required background and protection-services checks

Why Join Sample Supports

At Sample Supports we believe meaningful lives are built through relationships opportunity and access to the community. Your work will help individuals try new experiences build confidence develop skills and create connections that matter.

We know you can choose to work anywhere choose to work with an organization that makes a difference.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Postpartum wellness package
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Discounted cell phone plans
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match

Well-Being and Professional Development Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health legal and financial resources
• Paid professional development and certification opportunities
• Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses
• Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations
• Bonus opportunities for all positions
• Dream Project
• Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips
• Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents
• Weekly meal services for eligible new parents
• Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status hours worked tenure and applicable plan requirements.

Required Experience:

Junior IC