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Direct Support Professional II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durango, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 August 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Do you speak empowerment Our Own Lives is looking for a Direct Support Professional to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live work and play in their community! Fun flexible and REWARDING work we will train the right person. Lived experience is VALUED applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Part time with the opportunity to move into full-time employment in the future.
This position is expected to work 20-32 hours a week at an hourly rate of $17.93 with benefits: medical dental vision (Offered to employees working 20 hours a week) and AFLAC for purchase; paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program; 401K participation; CAL (PTO); paid holidays. . Interested in applying Please apply on our website at by August 17 2026.
Title: Direct Support Professional II
This position is expected to work 20-32 hours a week at an hourly rate of $17.93 with benefits: medical dental vision (Offered to employees working 20 hours a week) and AFLAC for purchase; paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program; 401K participation; CAL (PTO); paid holidays. . Interested in applying Please apply on our website at by August 17 2026.
Title: Direct Support Professional II
Reports To: Adult Services Program Manager
FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt Full-Time
Job Description: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) on their terms in a variety of settings. DSPs work to empower the person provide them with information to make informed decisions and provide support consistent with their wishes to live work and play in their communities. The Direct Support Professional can be expected to work in a variety of settings including in residences in the community at the persons workplace and at day service settings.
Services and Supports may include assistance with acquisition retention or improvement in life skills self-help social and friendship connections leadership and advocacy training and adaptive skills. HCBS Services that are typically performed under the position include: Specialized habilitation; supported community connection; homemaker personal care mentorship respite residential and vocational services.
Responsibilities:
At all times uphold the mission vision and values of Our Own Lives.
- Adherence to State regulations and service definitions;
- Insure policies and procedures for OOL are followed;
- Understand and implement the Service Plan of persons receiving services. Participate in the assessment of people as requested;
- Understand and implement all Individual Service & Support Plans (ISSP) as identified in the service plan;
- Understand and follow any client specific protocols rights suspensions or safety control procedures;
- Assist in personal care tasks when needed. This may include but is not limited to bathing use of the toilet changing undergarments dressing etc.;
- Recognize potential health and safety hazards for all participants and other staff during activities and take the necessary steps to avoid them. Understand emergency protocols for communication and response to emergencies for all service locations in the community at the day program base site and while in the residential setting;
- Provide opportunity for community involvement and promote independence;
- Transport individuals to activities as needed using staff owned vehicles or company owned vehicles as available. Follow proper procedures to record information for company owned vehicles utilizing the provided checklist
- Complete necessary housekeeping tasks each shift;
- Complete required trainings within 90-day period;
- Administer medications appropriately and accurately once Medication Certified;
- Attend meetings when required;
- Maintain appropriate paperwork assuring proper documentation is completed by the end of every shift;
- Encourage individuals to participate in community;
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner;
- Turn in completed timesheet and mileage sheets accurately and timely;
- Maintain communication with Supervisor and administrative staff;
- Work with others in a positive manner in a team oriented environment;
- Work with minimal supervision and to recognize situations where assistance is needed;
- Perform duties and conduct interactions with agency staff persons served and the public in a manner consistent with OOL values;
- Deal with stress and stressful situations in an effective productive manner;
- Promote and maintain appropriate professional and ethical relationships;
- Must accommodate any shift needs as they change according to availability from application;
- Complete other tasks as delegated;
- Any and all reasonable duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Compassion
Command skills
Composure
Dealing with paradox
Integrity and trust
Listening
Motivating Others
Patience
Use of resources
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Good organizational and writing skills
- Knowledge of community activities
- Computer skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to be a team player
- Flexible and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to commute for business when needed. If driving must possess a drivers license in the state they reside and current auto insurance.
- Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references including Motor Vehicle Record is required.***
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodations or with assistive technology. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be stationary move indoors and within the community position self use objects communicate verbally in writing and via in-person computer and phone and observe. The employee may be required to lift heavy weights up to and over 50 lbs. such as assisting and transferring individuals independently two man or with adaptive equipment from wheelchairs beds showers etc. The employee may be required to travel independently or with passengers to meetings training and other community activities.
***Please consult Human Resources for questions regarding specific criminal convictions and/or traffic violations that may preclude employment. Our Own Live is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $17.93 per hour
Our Own Lives was established to provide community-based services to people with disabilities through Medicaid waiver Colorado State General Fund Programs Grants and Contributions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
