DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-RESIDENTIAL HOME SETTING
On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Entry level
OVERVIEW: Assures the health, safety and welfare of the person receiving services. Provides individual supports consistent with each person’s individual needs, preferences and values. Provides assistance and suppor…
Skills: Patient Care, Medication Administration, Crisis Management, Person-Centered Planning, Daily Living Support
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
Entry level
OVERVIEW: Assures the health, safety and welfare of person receiving services in our group homes. Provides individual supports consistent with each person’s individual needs, preferences and values. Provides hands-…
Skills: Direct support, Medication administration, Personal hygiene assistance, Patient care, Safety monitoring
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-RESIDENTIAL HOME SETTING
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$18/hr–$23/hr
Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Free QMAP Training, Free CPR Training, Free First Aid Training
Posted 44d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of individuals in a residential setting by implementing service and support plans. Assist with daily living skills, medication administration, and community integration to promote individual choice and independence.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in human services or a related field. Must possess or be able to obtain QMAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications, and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Full job description
OVERVIEW:
Assures the health, safety and welfare of the person receiving services. Provides individual supports consistent with each person’s individual needs, preferences and values. Provides assistance and support to individuals receiving services to include implementation of service and support plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ensures individual’s health and safety is monitored and protected at all times. Follows operational procedures regarding safety. Reports unsafe conditions. Works with team to address individual risks. Monitors and administers medications and ensures medical instructions and policies are followed.
Implements and documents Individual Service and Support Plans and supports Person-Centered Planning. Assists in identifying each person’s strengths, interests, and needs in a proactive manner, by discussion with supervisor and team and ensures that alternative plans are in place to support where efforts are ineffective. Provides documentation of observation related to services and supports, i.e. progress notes, attendance, and incident reports.
Supports and assists individuals in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, housekeeping, budgeting, and shopping for personal needs, social skills, recreation, and leisure interests.
Ensures support is available to individuals with disabilities to participate in personal interests, community activities, and resources either provided directly or by friends, family, or other community members. Promotes individual choice in all activities, relationships, and services.
Assists each person assigned in developing and maintaining relationships with neighbors, friends, family, and other community members. Understands and supports reciprocity in relationships.
Participates as a team member to accomplish goals of the team and agency.
Performs all other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Accurate work is a priority, strives to eliminate errors, and seeks opportunities to improve processes. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
LICENSES:
Maintain current QMAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications. Cheyenne Village will provide these trainings free of charge if you don't have them already.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties as assigned & maintain a valid drivers license. Most Cheyenne Village jobs require driving as part of their daily job duties. This requires maintaining a driving record acceptable to the State of Colorado, Cheyenne Village, Inc., and its insurance carrier’s requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily in a home like setting with one or two individuals but also in a small office setting with multiple staff which can sometimes become noisy and hectic. Flexibility and ability to change priorities a must.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Move about from location to location. Exerts force and/or lifts or carries object up to 10 pounds constantly, 10-20 pounds frequently and 20-50 pounds occasionally.
COMPENSATION
STATUS:Non-Exempt
PAY TYPE: Hourly
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in human services or related field required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and e-mail. Maintains criminal and driving checks acceptable with State of Colorado, insurance carrier and Cheyenne Village, Inc. requirements. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Related keywords
Direct Support ProfessionalQMAPCPRFirst AidHuman ServicesPerson-Centered PlanningResidential CareMedication AdministrationIndividual Service and Support PlansDaily Living SkillsMicrosoft OfficeColorado Driving Record
Cheyenne Village helps people with disabilities lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
It was founded in 1971 on the site of historic McLaughlin Lodge in Manitou Springs, CO.
The first 12 clients were taught self-care, basic living, and job skills by continuing to operate the lodge along with support from Cheyenne Village staff. Cheyenne Village was the first agency to be licensed by the Colorado Department of Health and Department of Social Services. Early on, Cheyenne Village became a nationally recognized and replicated model.
Today, Cheyenne Village serves over 370 individuals with developmental disabilities living all across the Pikes Peak Region in a variety of locations including; apartments, host homes and group homes.
OUR GOALS:
Cheyenne Village has an impact on our community by achieving the following goals:
• Provide safe and affordable housing and staff support in apartments, host homes, and group homes.
• Teach basic skills so individuals can live as independently as possible.
• Provide transportation for medical appointments, jobs, recreation, and other activities.
• Maintain or improve the health of individuals served by Cheyenne Village.
• Help enrich lives by encouraging volunteer and recreational activities.
• Provide services to augment existing family or caregiver support.
Offices: 6275 Lehman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US
Supported Living Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesRespite CareOutreach ServicesHost HomesGroup Homesand Family Caregiver SupportHealth CareNon ProfitAssisted LivingCharity
Cheyenne Village helps people with disabilities lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
It was founded in 1971 on the site of historic McLaughlin Lodge in Manitou Springs, CO.
The first 12 clients were taught self-care, basic living, and job skills by continuing to operate the lodge along with support from Cheyenne Village staff. Cheyenne Village was the first agency to be licensed by the Colorado Department of Health and Department of Social Services. Early on, Cheyenne Village became a nationally recognized and replicated model.
Today, Cheyenne Village serves over 370 individuals with developmental disabilities living all across the Pikes Peak Region in a variety of locations including; apartments, host homes and group homes.
OUR GOALS:
Cheyenne Village has an impact on our community by achieving the following goals:
• Provide safe and affordable housing and staff support in apartments, host homes, and group homes.
• Teach basic skills so individuals can live as independently as possible.
• Provide transportation for medical appointments, jobs, recreation, and other activities.
• Maintain or improve the health of individuals served by Cheyenne Village.
• Help enrich lives by encouraging volunteer and recreational activities.
• Provide services to augment existing family or caregiver support.
Offices: 6275 Lehman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US
Supported Living Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesRespite CareOutreach ServicesHost HomesGroup Homesand Family Caregiver SupportHealth CareNon ProfitAssisted LivingCharity