Lead Direct Support Professional

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center • Lakewood, CO

2d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? As a Full-Time Lead Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to work onsite in Lakewood, CO, engaging with adults who have developmental disabilities. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building genuine connections and supporting others in a values-driven environment rooted in Dedication, Dignity, Respect, and Choice. You will lead a passionate team, fostering an atmosphere of high performance and excellence while promoting safety and quality assurance. This team provides daily support to individuals who live independently in the community-based setting, supports are provided in-home, in the community, and at the DDRC main office.
Your day as a Lead Direct Support Professional
As a Full-Time Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at DDRC, you play a key role in ensuring high-quality supports are delivered consistently and effectively. You will work closely with the Program Manager and Nurse to support and guide the Direct Support Team while also providing hands-on direct support.
In this role, you will help prioritize daily tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment. You will participate in interdisciplinary and staff meetings to promote collaboration, clear communication, and continuity of care. A critical part of this position includes supervising and administering medications, as well as providing life skills training in areas such as relationships, sex education, safety, and money management.
You will actively monitor and address the medical needs of the people you support, ensuring any concerns are communicated promptly to the Program Manager and Nurse. Additionally, you will assist with staff scheduling and coverage, support onboarding and training for new staff, and help maintain a positive and effective team culture.
This dynamic role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-energy, forward-thinking environment and is passionate about supporting adults with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Able to safely lift, pivot, and transfer up to 75 pounds independently or with assistance

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of paid or volunteer experience supporting individuals with disabilities
• One year of staff supervision experience
• Comfort using required software and tools

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks
• Meet deadlines
• Adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in interdisciplinary and staff meetings to promote collaboration, clear communication, and continuity of care
• Supervise and administer medications
• Provide life skills training in areas such as relationships, sex education, safety, and money management
• Actively monitor and address the medical needs of the people you support
• Assist with staff scheduling and coverage
• Support onboarding and training for new staff
• Help maintain a positive and effective team culture

Benefits

• $22/hour
• Medical – Exceptional Cigna benefits: $30.25/month employee cost, $750 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees