Part Time DSP/Direct Support Provider to join our Residential Team supporting residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Wellspring Community is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Provider to join our Residential Team in Castle Rock. A Direct Support Professional is more than just helping someone with their daily activities; it is assisting someone to live a meaningful life. Direct care support is a valuable career that changes the lives of the individuals you support and your life, too! In this role, you will be a mentor, friend, and advocate to the individuals you support.

Part Time Schedule: Varies Two afternoons/evenings and every Saturday; 20 -24 hours weekly

Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Provide direct care and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community and in their personal home.

• Assist individuals in completing living skills, money management, cooking, and community participation, hygiene routine, household cleaning, and grocery shopping

• Plan and carry out a variety of recreational activities to advance social development (outings to museums, parks, dances, recreation center, etc.).

• Provide transportation to individuals as needed.

• Assist with medical care (medication administration, and transportation to medical appointments).

• Implement and document individual goals and medical tracking electronically.

• Participate with the team in development and implementation of the Individual Service and Support Plan.

• Coordinate other resources as needed, including support in arranging and/or directly providing transportation for participants.

• Facilitate and monitor activities consistent with Individual Service Plan goals and objectives for assigned caseload.
  

• Responsible for supporting and maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment.

Expectations of Position:

• Able to work well with team members in all departments within the Wellspring Community and the public at large.

• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviors through the execution of positive behavior supports for each individual/unique situation or seek help from senior positions when necessary.
  
  

• Excellent time management skills

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

• Experience working with the IDD community or other at-risk population

• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Valid Driver’s license

• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Charting Systems.

• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and obtain DOT certification.