Direct Support Professional

RiseUP•Colorado Springs, CO

44d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional, you will work in both Specialized Habilitation and Community Connections. Are you a person who loves connecting out in the community? Do you enjoy recreation, volunteer work, tours, and other fun activities? Use your skills and hobbies to enrich the lives of adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities. We are looking for a fun and creative person who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of others. This person supports adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in accessing a wide variety of community activities, focusing on the interests and preferences of the individuals receiving services including work and learning opportunities. RiseUP's Adult Day Program emphasizes on the importance of promoting independence through the development of daily living skills, social skills, domestic skills, and integration into the community through curriculum-based activities that supports individual choice while promoting independence and self-worth. Benefits: Full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, MetLife Accident Plan, Critical Illness, company-paid Short-Term. Also offered are 10 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time and a 403b retirement plan with Roundup Fellowship-match after one (1) year. (Benefits are subject to change based on reevaluation or benefit plan changes annually.) Benefits begin at first of the following month after completing a full 30 days of employment (i.e. start date 4 January 2025, benefits initiate 1 March 2025). Pay Range: $18.67 – $21.60 an hour based off experience with adults and education. Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 to 3:30

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
High school diploma (or equivalent); experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to meet physical demands (e.g., lifting, assisting with mobility).
Valid Colorado driver’s license and clean background checks required.
Compassion, creativity, adaptability, and ability to handle challenging situations.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and commitment to fostering independence.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching in providing support to program participants with a variety of mobility challenges and program participant personal care assistance.
May require the ability to lift 50 lbs. in lifting and transferring program participants.
Requires normal range of vision and hearing for adequately supervising program participants.
Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of program participants with challenging behaviors.
Push wheelchairs.
Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.

Responsibilities

Assist program participants with daily living activities (e.g., hygiene, meals).
Drive participants to community activities in agency vehicles.
Maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with medication and gastrostomy-tube feeding.
Implement Individual Service and Support Plans, document progress, and facilitate goal-oriented activities.
Promote appropriate social interactions and address challenging behaviors.
Adhere to trauma-informed care principles and provide a supportive environment.
Participate in training, quality improvement processes, and team collaboration.