Day Program Direct Support Professional

Day Program Direct Support Professional

Day Program Direct Support Professional's provide individualized support and training to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building new skills and accessing varied social, recreation, leisure and volunteer opportunities within the community as well as activities in our state-of-the-art building.

F RIENDS offers different activities and classes each day of the week that are based on the interest, goals and choices of the adults who attend the program. Direct Support Professional's are instrumental in providing these learning opportunities and taking small groups into the community. FRIENDS' person-centered approach ensures that people are receiving the services they need in order to gain independence and truly be part of their community.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Help individuals obtain and maintain daily living skills and work toward their fullest potential to foster independence.
• Provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living, toileting and feeding. Provide hands-on support for therapeutic activities.
• Work with individuals in small groups to develop skills and engage them in meaningful activities.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of people according to procedures, individualized plans and protocols.
• Help develop relationships with members of the community through a variety of activities and classes.
• Effective communications with team and collaborating on classes, community activities and Friday Fun Day activities.
• Provide transportation using FRIENDS of Broomfield fleet of mini buses and vans.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility.
• Work productively and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Complete daily documentation and progress notes.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance, life and accident insurance, PTO, six paid sick days, eight paid holidays, 401(k) match, paid training