Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Position Summary

Do you enjoy helping people?
Are you passionate about working with Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled community?
Are you creative and detail-oriented?
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Make a difference!
Direct Support Professionals teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
Boulder / Longmont area – Full-Time or Part-Time

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
(excluding internal candidates)

Who We Are
The PPCH mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve. Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years. As an organization that takes pride in the community we’ve created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of:

• Community
• Innovative Thinking
• Individualized Approach
• Family
• Acceptance and Equality
• Compassion
• Personal Growth

Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction, and personal growth – all while providing excellent services to our customers. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about PPCH at: www.parkerpch.com

You’ll Get
SIGN-ON BONUS! (excluding internal candidates)
Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 – $21.00
Benefits for Full-time Employees
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 401k with matching contributions when eligible
• Company-paid comprehensive training
• and more…

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you’re entered into our ADP system.

Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
PPCH uses E-verify.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email, include the job title and number and confirm your request for an accommodation to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• To successfully complete the required training – it’s provided
• A strong desire to work closely with adults or children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• To be proficient in reading and writing English with good communication skills, even when non-traditional methods of communicating are used
• To be able to use Microsoft Office or other similar software efficiently
• A current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet PPCH’s driving requirements

Bonus Points for Having
• Experience with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities system
• Knowledge of the health care field or working with others in a health care capacity
• The ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van

Important – Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Frequent lifting or carrying of approximately 15 pounds and occasionally lifting, moving, or transferring up to 75 pounds. This position involves physically assisting others, including pushing or pulling individuals using wheelchairs, assisting with other mobility needs, and helping with daily living skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

What You’ll Do
Direct Support Professionals play an important role within our organization and in the lives of the individuals we serve. PPCH is currently looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support our clients in a variety of areas. Thrive as a caregiver and each day you’ll provide:
• meaningful, educational, and supportive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing at home with their families
• supervision, mentorship, and teaching opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community who reside in their own apartments or homes, or with their families
• interactive educational and social opportunities to individuals with behavioral or medical needs
• training, instruction, job development, support, and advocacy for our members receiving services who are working at various employers in the community
and so much more…

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