Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center • Arvada, CO

24d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Full-Time Direct Support Professional/Caregiver with the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) in the Lakewood, CO area and help empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live full, independent, and joyful lives. This onsite role is hands-on, deeply rewarding, and perfect for someone who enjoys building genuine connections and supporting others in a values-driven environment rooted in Dedication, Dignity, Respect, and Choice . Compensation and Benefits $20.50/hour Medical – Exceptional Cigna benefits: $30.25/month employee cost, $500 deductible, 100% coverage after deductible Dental & Vision 401(k) with 3% company match Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Access to the NADSP Badge Academy Who We Are Since 1964, DDRC has been committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and supporting their families. With a team of 200+ dedicated staff, we offer a wide range of services from Early Intervention to adult residential, employment, and community programs. Our mission is grounded in inclusion, opportunity, and helping every person reach their fullest potential. Your Role as a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver As a Full-Time DSP/Caregiver, you'll play an essential role in our community residential program. Each day offers meaningful opportunities to make a difference, whether by: Supporting daily living activities, including medication administration, hygiene assistance, and basic first aid Ensuring safety, including providing transportation to appointments and community activities Encouraging participation in work, recreation, and skill-building activities Preparing meals, maintaining a comfortable home environment, and supporting behavioral needs Using crisis intervention skills when needed and fostering stability and trust Completing documentation accurately and collaborating with your team to uphold our agency values Your compassion and consistency will help foster a culture of dedication, dignity, respect, and choice for every individual we serve. What You Bring We're looking for someone who is: Empathetic and patient , with a genuine desire to support others An excellent communicator , able to build trusting relationships Detail-oriented , especially with documentation and medication administration Responsible and dependable , with strong time-management skills Calm under pressure , equipped to handle challenging situations with care Committed to safety , both in the home and in the community These qualities will help you succeed in a role centered on person-centered care and meaningful daily interactions. Ready to Join Us? If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can grow both personally and professionally, we'd love to meet you. Applying is quick and easy.

Requirements

• Empathetic and patient , with a genuine desire to support others
• An excellent communicator , able to build trusting relationships
• Detail-oriented , especially with documentation and medication administration
• Responsible and dependable , with strong time-management skills
• Calm under pressure , equipped to handle challenging situations with care
• Committed to safety , both in the home and in the community

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living activities, including medication administration, hygiene assistance, and basic first aid
• Ensuring safety, including providing transportation to appointments and community activities
• Encouraging participation in work, recreation, and skill-building activities
• Preparing meals, maintaining a comfortable home environment, and supporting behavioral needs
• Using crisis intervention skills when needed and fostering stability and trust
• Completing documentation accurately and collaborating with your team to uphold our agency values

Benefits

• Medical – Exceptional Cigna benefits: $30.25/month employee cost, $500 deductible, 100% coverage after deductible
• Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Access to the NADSP Badge Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees