Part-Time Morning Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult IDD Day Program
About The Position
Wellspring Community is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and proactive Direct Support Professional to join its Day Program team in Castle Rock, Colorado. The position provides hands-on support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them participate in meaningful activities, build relationships, and develop independence. The role involves varied responsibilities throughout the day, including supporting participants, assisting teachers, providing classroom coverage, and occasionally leading activities using established lesson plans. This is a part-time morning position, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, for approximately 22.5 hours per week. The position also involves transporting participants in a 15-passenger van, completing documentation, maintaining program spaces, communicating with the team, and attending scheduled meetings. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.
Requirements
- Be dependable and punctual.
- Be self-motivated and able to recognize needs and take initiative.
- Have strong communication and basic documentation skills.
- Be patient, compassionate, and respectful of individuals with disabilities.
- Be flexible and comfortable adjusting to changing priorities.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Be comfortable providing hands-on participant support and occasionally leading classroom activities.
- Be able to safely operate a 15-passenger van and obtain required DOT driver certification.
- Successfully pass a background check; employment is contingent upon passing.
Responsibilities
- Support participants during morning arrival, classes, daily activities, and lunch.
- Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), social interactions, and emotional support as needed.
- Help teachers with classroom activities, preparation, transitions, and cleanup.
- Provide classroom coverage and occasionally lead activities using established lesson plans.
- Safely transport participants in a 15-passenger van for morning routes and community activities.
- Complete required participant documentation and incident reports accurately and on time.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming program spaces.
- Communicate effectively with participants, coworkers, and leadership.
- Participate in scheduled team and all-staff meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
