Direct Support Professional - Day Program
To The Rescue
Location
Parker, Colorado
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
Direct Support Professionals provide supervision and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting them with personal care needs and daily living skills. They lead group activities and facilitate community outings to promote social interaction and skill development.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. They should be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration training.
Job description
Direct support professional – day program
Location
- Parker,
- CO
- Company:
- To
- The
- Rescue
- Department:
- Day
- Habilitation
- Program
- Schedule: Full-Time |
- Monday-Friday, 8:30
- AM - 4:30
- PM
- Pay: $20.00 per hour
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About the Role
This Direct Support Professional position supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day program environment in Parker, CO.
The focus of this role is hands-on support throughout the day- helping individuals participate in activities, build daily living skills, and stay engaged in both facility-based and community settings. You’ll work closely with a small group of participants in a fast-paced but supportive environment where routines matter, but flexibility is key.
Each day includes a mix of structured programming, social activities, and community outings. Success in this role comes from consistency, patience, and the ability to support individuals in a way that promotes independence and dignity.
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What Your Day Will Look Like
- Participant support & daily care
- Provide supervision and support to program participants throughout the day
- Assist individuals with personal care needs such as restroom use and meals
- Help participants practice daily living skills that promote independence
- Ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals served
- Activity leadership & engagement
- Lead group activities such as games, crafts, discussions, and educational lessons
- Facilitate activities that support life skills, communication, and social development
- Encourage participation and positive social interactions among participants
- Support community outings including parks, museums, volunteer sites, and recreational activities
- Documentation & communication
- Complete daily service documentation and provider notes
- Track attendance and assist with participant check-in and check-out
- Report incidents or concerns to the Day Program Manager or leadership team
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to ensure quality support
- Transportation & community access
- Transport participants to community activities using agency vehicles when needed
- Support participants during outings and ensure safety in community environments
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- What we’re looking for
- Compassionate individuals who enjoy supporting people with disabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility is essential, as plans and participant needs may shift throughout the day.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stay patient and positive in a fast-paced, active environment
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- Basic qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under agency vehicle policy
- Willingness to drive agency vehicles (including vans and larger passenger vehicles)
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration training (provided if needed)
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- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout the workday
- Occasional lifting, transferring, or assisting individuals up to 80 lbs with proper support techniques
- Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care tasks
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Work environment
This position includes both facility-based activities and community outings. You may work in program spaces, outdoor environments, community locations, and vehicles while supporting participants.
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What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay - $20/hour
- Daytime schedule - no overnight shifts
- Paid training and certifications
- Mission-driven work that directly improves lives
- Supportive team environment IND-CO To The Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran.
