Do you enjoy helping people? Do you have a passion for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled community? Are you creative and detail-oriented?

Make a difference! Direct Support Professionals teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Programs Denver metro area - Full-Time or Part-Time

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! (excluding internal candidates)

Who We Are The PPCH mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve. Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years. As an organization that takes pride in the community we've created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of:

Community Innovative Thinking Individualized Approach Family Acceptance and Equality Compassion Personal Growth Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction, and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about PPCH at: www.parkerpch.com

What You'll Do Direct Support Professionals play an important role within our organization and in the lives of the individuals we serve. PPCH is currently looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals to support our clients in a variety of areas. Thrive as a caregiver and each day you'll provide: meaningful, educational, and supportive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing at home with their familie supervision, mentorship, and teaching opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community who reside in their own apartments or homes, or with their families in their homes interactive educational and social opportunities to individuals with medical needs training, instruction, job development, support, and advocacy for people working at various employers in the community and so much more

What You'll Need A high school diploma or equivalent To successfully complete the required training - it's provided A strong desire to work closely with adults or children with intellectual and developmental disabilities To be proficient in reading and writing English with good communication skills, even when non-traditional methods of communicating are used To be able to use Microsoft Office or other similar software efficiently A current driver's license and the ability to meet PPCH's driving requirements

Bonus Points for Having Experience with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities system Knowledge of the health care field or working with others in a health care capacity The ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van

Important - Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Frequent lifting or carrying of approximately 15 pounds and occasionally lifting, moving, or transferring up to 75 pounds. This position involves physically assisting others, including pushing or pulling individuals using wheelchairs, assisting with other mobility needs, and helping with daily living skills.

You'll Get SIGN-ON BONUS! (excluding internal candidates) Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 Benefits for Full-time Employees Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available Generous paid vacation and sick time Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays 401k with matching contributions when eligible Company-paid comprehensive training and more

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you're entered into our ADP system. arker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity.?We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other