Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)
Company: Integrated Life Choices Inc
Location: Aurora
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Description: New Hiring Rates Full-Time/Part-Time Days:
$17.75Full-Time/Part-Time Supported Services: $18.25At ILC, we want
to lead in INNOVATION at leveling the playing field - for everyone:
no matter who you are, where you re from, or who you love. We
SUPPORT and believe that you should be you. Be who you want to be.
Be your best self. Be human. We value INTEGRITY and will represent
what is right. We will acknowledge the truth. We will always be
DEDICATED to being better. We will listen and we will be
PROFESSIONAL, but we won t be silent.Direct Support Professionals
(DSP) who work at ILC day sites support individuals with planned
activities that encourage community inclusion and habilitation.
Whether the activities are group-based or individual-focused, DSPs
ensure that the people ILC supports are working towards achieving
their hopes and dreams while interacting with members of their
local community. These DSPs work as a team to bring ideas to the
table and create opportunities for volunteering, exploring local
activities, and teaching skills that bring value and fulfillment.
Being a DSP at an ILC day site provides an exciting opportunity to
get involved with both the person(s) supported and your
community.Employee Responsibilities:Promoting positive social
interactionsSupporting individuals, in the community during the
day, at their choice of volunteer and habilitation
opportunitiesTeaching skills to expand a person s
independenceMaintaining a clean and safe environmentAdministering
medicationsSupporting individuals with hygieneProviding
transportationEncouraging and creating a diverse team
experienceDocumenting program data at each shiftThe Ideal
Candidate:Desire to work in a team environment, even when
supporting someone individuallyAbility to work independentlyA level
of integrity that motivates doing the right thing, even when no one
is watchingAbility to be flexible and handle change
wellUnderstanding of responsibility for the safety of the people
supported, their teammates, and themselvesDrive to encourage people
who are working towards goals, understanding that achieving those
goals comes in a series of ups and downs, wins and losses, three
steps forward, and one step backA good track record of attendance
and an understanding of the importance of consistency for the
people ILC supportsRequirements:Must be at least 19 years of
ageCompletion of High School Diploma or GEDPossess a valid driver's
license and current car insuranceHave a reliable vehicle to
transport people during a shiftPass all background checksMust have
a full range of motion, physical strength, and the ability to
achieve and maintain training and certificationsBasic computer
usage/ knowledgeAvailability Required:DSPs at our day sites are
required to have weekday availability to be scheduled up to 40
hours a week. Hours can fall Monday through Thursday between 7:00
am and 5:00 pmEqual Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Integrated Life Choices Inc, Aurora , Direct Support Professional (Day Shift), Other , Aurora, Colorado
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