Part-time Direct Support Professional - Social

What if you could positively change someone’s life, build a relationship, and make someone smile every day? What if your job meant planning and executing community activities such as axe throwing, karaoke, or bowling? Then consider the role of a Direct Support Professional in FRIENDS of Broomfield’s Social Programs.

General Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides meaningful and individually tailored services to meet the goals, desires and needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The DSP works as part of a team to plan and schedule educational and community inclusion activities.  The DSP is responsible for providing appropriate supervision, mentoring and teaching opportunities so that adults may gain greater independence and build meaningful relationships with community members. The DSP enables adults in the program to recognize and develop their strengths and abilities so they can be empowered to make choices and lead fulfilling lives. 

The DSP promotes person-centered concepts, provides opportunities for learning skills along with integration of individuals into the community and being involved in activities that increase independence. The DSP actively supports adults with IDD to choose and achieve the highest quality of life.   FRIENDS’ person-centered approach ensures that people are receiving the services they need in order to gain independence and truly be part of their community. 

The DSP promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision during Social Program events.
  
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  Ensure health, safety and welfare of people according to procedures, individualized plans and protocols.
  
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  Provide guidance, motivation and support to reach the individual’s goals and maintain a person’s health and safety.
  
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  Help develop relationships with members of the community through a variety of activities.
  
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  Follow all service plans, Individual Service and Support Plans, the recommendations of team members and the needs and desires of the individual.
  
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  Effective communications with individual and their interdisciplinary team.
  
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  Provide transportation using FRIENDS of Broomfield fleet of vehicles and personal car.
  
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  Work productively and cooperatively as a member of a team.
  
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  Complete daily documentation and progress notes.
  
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  Implement behavior plans as necessary.
  
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  Report any unusual behaviors, incidents, or concerns to supervisory/case management staff. Complete any necessary documentation.
  
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  Manage crises according to established policy, procedures, and guidelines.
  

Qualifications

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  High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
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  At least 1 year experience working with adults with IDD.
  
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  Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet FRIENDS driving requirements.
  
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  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  

• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
  

Hours: 2 Weekday evenings a month, One weekend day a month. Hours will Vary

Classification: Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

Benefits:  paid sick days, paid holidays, 401(k) match, paid training, and an Employee Assistance Program.