Direct Support Professional - Childrens Extensive Support

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center•Littleton, CO

5d•$21

About The Position

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional – Children's Extensive Support, a role designed to strengthen our commitment to Dedication, Dignity, Respect, and Choice in every aspect of service delivery. Schedule: Currently Friday afternoons from 4p-8p with the option to work additional hours. Developmental Disabilities Resource Center: Our Story 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. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports children under age 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are enrolled in Colorado's Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver. This position provides individualized services in home, community, and other approved settings to support skill development, independence, and meaningful participation in daily routines and activities. The DSP works in partnership with children and their families to implement services aligned with each child's Individualized Service Plan (ISP), promoting inclusion, choice, dignity, and person-centered outcomes. Our team demonstrates dedication to creating an environment where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are supported and empowered. We are committed to ensuring every person is treated with dignity, every interaction reflects respect, and every individual is offered meaningful choice in their daily lives. As a mission-driven organization, we value collaboration and long-term growth evidenced by our impressive average employee tenure of nine years.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record if transportation is required by assignment.
Ability to complete required training and certifications, including CPR and First Aid and Safety Care.
Basic reading, writing, and communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including use of email and electronic documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

One year of paid or volunteer experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Familiarity with developmental disabilities systems, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports children under age 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are enrolled in Colorado's Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver.
This position provides individualized services in home, community, and other approved settings to support skill development, independence, and meaningful participation in daily routines and activities.
The DSP works in partnership with children and their families to implement services aligned with each child's Individualized Service Plan (ISP), promoting inclusion, choice, dignity, and person-centered outcomes.