Direct Support Professional - $19 An Hour
Company: Sample Supports LLC
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Rewarding work in a fun and fast paced environment! Sample
Supports is looking for energetic individuals who are interested in
being part of meaningful work assisting adults with disabilities.
This role supports individuals with varied needs in developing
skills as they engage in meaningful community-based services,
volunteer work, and creative programming.Benefits:Medical insurance
including vision and dentalFlexible spending and dependent care
accounts (with $250 annual employer contribution)Accident and
short-term disability insurance100% employer-paid life and
voluntary term life insurancePet insuranceFree clinical supervision
for qualified licensesPaid professional development including
continuing education credits401k with up to 4% matchDream Project
Participation agency sponsored funding/support for personal and
professional goalsFlexible paid time offMileage reimbursementPaid
parental leaveResponsibilities:Support people as they engage in
meaningful community-based services and creative programmingDevelop
soft skills in adults with disabilities, including teamwork, social
skills, decision making, problem-solving, self-management and
adaptabilityPromote independence while adding creative structures
to the daily lives of individuals through Community Based
ProgrammingProvide quality attention and supervision to each
individual within small groupsQualifications:Must have reliable
transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to
transport clients in your vehicleIn order to provide
transportation, the candidate must be 18 years of age or
older.Similar roles with transferable experience are
paraprofessional, social worker, caregiver, CNA, teachers,
counselor, childcare providerAble to perform the physical demands
of the position may include but are not limited to:Physically
intervening with clients that pose a safety threat to themselves or
others utilizing NVCI-approved techniques,Working with
unpredictable and aggressive clients and may be expected to be
alone with them in the community or in their homes, andMaintaining
calm and professionally intervening with clients during
escalated/crisis moments.Due to the nature of the work performed at
Sample Supports, and that this position works with an at risk
population, we do require a criminal background check be
completed.Training:Sample Supports offers intensive, paid training
in:Mental healthBehavioral implementation, specifically Sample
Supports' behavioral supports modelDevelopmental & Intellectual
DisabilitiesCPR/First AidNon-Violent Crisis
InterventionTraumaEthicsClient rightsFree internal clinical
supervision through our professional development program for
individuals interested in pursuing higher education in human
services and/or clinical licensure towards their CAC, LCSW or
LAC.Pay Rate: $19 /hour + opportunity for merit-based bonuses. As a
growing company, we offer opportunities for advancement!
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