Direct Support Professional - Day Program
Company: FRIENDS of Broomfield
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $18.00-$20.00 an hour
What if you could positively change someones life, build a
relationship, and make someone smile every day? What if your job
meant teaching someone to cook or to swim or lift weights, sharing
jokes and bonding while setting goals and reaching milestones? What
if you could be part of a high-quality frontline team that values
and encourages shared responsibilities, decision making and
routinely recognizes your efforts. Then consider the role of a
Direct Support Professional in FRIENDS of Broomfields Day Program.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you have the unique and
incredible opportunity to enrich the daily life of adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our DSPs provide
individualized support and training to assist adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities in building new skills
and accessing varied social, recreation, leisure and volunteer
opportunities within the community as well as activities in our
state-of-the-art building. FRIENDS offers different activities and
classes each day of the week that are based on the interest, goals
and choices of the adults who attend the program. Direct Support
Professionals are instrumental in providing these learning
opportunities and taking small groups into the community. FRIENDS
person-centered approach ensures that people are receiving the
services they need in order to gain independence and truly be part
of their community. We offer different activities and classes each
day of the week that are based on the interest, goals and choices
of the adults who attend the program. You will be instrumental in
providing these learning opportunities and will be able to take
small groups into the community and be part of the action. Our
person-centered approach ensures that people are receiving the
services they need in order to gain independence and truly be part
of their community. Why choose to work at FRIENDS of Broomfield? We
are committed to you! We offer free training, great team atmosphere
where your contributions are noticed and appreciated, career growth
and excellent work life balance! This will be the hardest you will
ever love! Duties/Responsibilities Help individuals obtain and
maintain daily living skills and work toward their fullest
potential to foster independence. Provide direct care services to
adults with developmental disabilities including assistance with
activities of daily living, toileting and feeding. Provide hands-on
support for therapeutic activities. Work with individuals in small
groups to develop skills and engage them in meaningful activities.
Ensure health, safety and welfare of people according to
procedures, individualized plans and protocols. Help develop
relationships with members of the community through a variety of
activities and classes. Effective communications with team and
collaborating on classes, community activities and Friday Fun Day
activities. Provide transportation using FRIENDS of Broomfield
fleet of mini buses and vans. Maintain cleanliness and safety of
the facility. Work productively and cooperatively as a member of a
team. Complete daily documentation and progress notes.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Two
years of college preferred. At least 1 year experience working with
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Possession
of a valid drivers license and ability to meet FRIENDS driving
requirements. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both
verbally and in writing. Physical requirements include the ability
to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable
walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or
crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days;
ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Classification: Full
Time/ Non-Exempt Pay: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on
experience Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, life and
accident insurance, PTO, six paid sick days, eight paid holidays,
401(k) match, paid training, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Apply online!
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