Direct Support Professional- Adult Day Program
About The Position
We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to support the Adult Day Program. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role will support Laradon’s mission by supervising and facilitating the development and training of individuals with developmental disabilities in habilitative activities. Increase participants’ functional skills in order to maximize their full potential. No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities: Assist program manager in designing individual programming. Implement, track and record adaptive and/or behavioral Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSPs). Complete and maintain paperwork per Laradon’s policy and procedures. Prevention and management of crisis to provide a safe environment. Provide supervision and actively engage participants while providing positive reinforcement. Provide training in self-care, physical and emotional maturation, socialization, communication, leisure, and other Activities of Daily Living as indicated in the Service Plan. Develop and implement habilitative activities per ISSPs. Develop, schedule and facilitate opportunities in the community. Build natural supports and community connections. Maintain effective communication. Administer medications per individual’s order and document according to regulations. Implement protocols. Drive participants as necessary for program needs Maintain regular and punctual attendance As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present at the residential setting to perform the different job functions required in that setting in addition to community locations when needed. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Two years of direct experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- 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 workdays.
Responsibilities
- Assist program manager in designing individual programming.
- Implement, track and record adaptive and/or behavioral Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSPs).
- Complete and maintain paperwork per Laradon’s policy and procedures.
- Prevention and management of crisis to provide a safe environment.
- Provide supervision and actively engage participants while providing positive reinforcement.
- Provide training in self-care, physical and emotional maturation, socialization, communication, leisure, and other Activities of Daily Living as indicated in the Service Plan.
- Develop and implement habilitative activities per ISSPs.
- Develop, schedule and facilitate opportunities in the community.
- Build natural supports and community connections.
- Maintain effective communication.
- Administer medications per individual’s order and document according to regulations.
- Implement protocols.
- Drive participants as necessary for program needs
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present at the residential setting to perform the different job functions required in that setting in addition to community locations when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
- 401(k) + 4% Match
- 11 Paid Holidays and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
- FAMLI Leave
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Student Loan Assistance
- Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
- Development, job growth, and internal training
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
- CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
