Direct Support Professional - La Junta id-8314

May 9, 2025

Duties

Provide 24-hour supervision and support for individuals in residential,

community, day habilitation, and work site settings.

Implement Individual Plans (IP) and Individual Services and Support

Plans (ISSP) to train and teach activities of daily living, enhancing

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each individual's independence and social skills.

Administer medications (after passing the Medication Administration

test) according to physician orders and respond promptly to medical and

other emergencies.

Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene,

and light maintenance duties (e.g., light snow removal, vehicle upkeep).

Perform physical tasks including lifting, transferring (up to 100

pounds), and safe driving of agency or personal vehicles as required.

Maintain program documentation (attendance, incident reports,

medication counts, supply orders, etc.) to support ongoing accreditation

and program goals.

Participate in staff training, meetings, and evacuation drills, and

assist with planning recreational and community access activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; minimum 18 years of age.

Must be a licensed driver with reliable transportation; if currently

licensed out-of-state, a valid Colorado Driver's License is required

within ten days of hire.

Must successfully pass background, drug/alcohol, reference, and

motor vehicle checks; current motor vehicle insurance is required.

Ability to perform physical tasks (sitting, walking, standing,

climbing stairs, repetitive motions, lifting, etc.) and meet specific

vision and dexterity requirements.

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both

independently and within a team environment.

Other Requirements

Must pass the Medication Administration test with no more than two attempts.

Ability to work in a variety of environments (indoor/outdoor, moderate

to loud noise levels) and adapt to flexible work hours, including

evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.

Must maintain certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR, crisis

prevention) as required by the agency.

Adherence to all agency policies and procedures, including strict

confidentiality, is essential.

Preferred Skills

At least six months of experience working with individuals with

developmental disabilities.

Experience in planning and implementing recreational activities and

facilitating community access.

Strong organizational skills for managing documentation and program tasks.

Wage

$17.00 - $20.50 per hour

Shifts

Day shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

4-day work week

Job Site

Residential setting in La Junta, CO, USA

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance available after 90 days

401K available after 1 year

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