Lead Direct Support Professional / Caregiver / DSP

Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Littleton, CO, US
Full-time

Put your heart to work with AbleLight and make the world shine brighter for people with disabilities!

At AbleLight, people are the heart of everything we do. Our mission, vision and values reflect a commitment to people. As an organization, we are aligned, inspired and driven toward a common goal - believing that together, the best life is possible!

Directly responsible to the Manager for providing direct support activities and supervision of the persons served to help them achieve their personal goals.

Shift : Sunday-Tuesday, 7am-7pm, Wednesday 11a-3pm

Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year of experience as a Direct Support Professional or related job working with persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver's license and clear driving record
  • Cleared and approved criminal record check
  • First Aid / CPR Certified
  • Ability to assist with a two-person lift of an adult
  • Ability to stand for eight (8) hours at a time.

Benefits :

We support the whole person and have designed our benefits with your and your family's total well-being in mind

  • Health and Wellness : Medical / Dental / Vision benefits after 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
  • Financial Wellness : 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
  • Work / Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
  • Ongoing training to support Career Development

Responsibilities :

  • Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities by assuring the following : relationships, spiritual activities, community involvement and integration, power and choice, health and safety, status, and competence.
  • Implement person-centered plans to assist people in achieving their personal goals and meet their needs and desires.
  • Assist in establishing routines that meet all individuals needs and desires and to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, agency policies and practices and protection of individual rights.
  • Ensure opportunities to access to the community are scheduled and staffed; provide transportation to activities as needed.
  • Schedule cleaning and home maintenance activities to provide for the health and well-being of people served.
  • Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate and professional; assist with information gathering to identify personal outcomes desired and effect of supports.
  • Ensure that all home, vehicle, and personal property maintenance needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Schedule and attend as needed medical, health, and dental appointments to ensure best possible health and safety.
  • Supervise the administration of medication without error.
  • Complete all paperwork thoroughly, correctly and on a timely basis.
  • Complete audits as required.

Be part of a team who enhances the lives of our individuals in every way possible. Apply today and make a difference in your community!

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