Direct Support Professional

Position : Direct Support Professional with our Adult Day Program

Location:  Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Schedule: 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday

Starting Salary Range: *$21.00-$24.60/hr

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

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 s upervising 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.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• 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.

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• QMAP
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

• 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.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment