Direct Support Professional (Lakewood, CO.)

This position is responsible for supporting people receiving services to be involved and included in their communities, helping them to learn applicable life skills, assisting with personal needs, and facilitating relationships with others. Direct Support Mentors also serve as role models to the community and those they serve to demonstrate treating others of all abilities and backgrounds with dignity and respect.

Vision: All people have the right to make choices and pursue opportunities to be the person they want to be: Your Life, Your Choice.

Mission: To cultivate self-directed opportunities and experiences that empower our communities to flourish.

Values:

• Well-being: To create a safe workspace for all employees which promotes an inclusive company culture that fosters a balanced lifestyle.

o We promise to exercise empathy and compassion in our interactions with others.

• Authenticity: Building trust through a culture of accountability where vulnerability and individuality are championed.

o We promise to encourage everyone to come as they are and embrace opportunities for growth.

• Collaboration: Celebrating our community's strengths and contributions while working together to achieve common goals.

o We promise to engage in healthy dialogue and active listening while valuing diverse perspectives.

• Excellence: Uphold standards through efficient processes, innovation, and a continuous commitment to quality.

o We promise to show up and do our best for one another and the communities we serve.

Pay Range: $18.50/ hour

Application Deadline: We are hiring on an ongoing basis until position is filled

What Overture Can Offer You:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group life insurance
• Supplemental insurance offerings: Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program; free to all employees and their household members
• Professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma (required for Nevada employees, preferred but not required for all other locations)
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• One year experience in the human service field or equivalent. Must have a background in working or advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to (re)certify within 30 days of employment).
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Healthy mental and physical state to remain attentive and alert to ensure the health and safety of the people we serve.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see during work hours, especially when working directly with the people we serve.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience, ability to use route navigation apps, and general knowledge of the area preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation to drive participants to appointments or other activities if company vehicle is not available.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License from the state in which you reside, maintain a clean driving record, and proof of insurance per company insurance guidelines.
• Must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and other screening per Company requirements.

Essential Job Functions (Included, but not limited to):

• Provides integrated support to the individual with developmental disabilities.
• Participate in the implementation of the individual Service and Support Plan by attending regularly held staff meetings, implementing concepts learned during meetings, trainings, and following written support goals.
• Document daily on the person’s habilitative progress towards their community access goal.
• Be the first line of communication while talking with guardians and Host Home Providers (HHPs) about the care and wellbeing of each person in service.
• Be on time, never late, when picking up and dropping off a person in service.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times while out in the community and at base site. Exercise discretion when sharing information with other staff members or when in the presence of other people receiving services.
• Respect the rights of the person in services and support them to know their rights.
• Ensure that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant agency policies and industry standards.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of problems and concerns related to individual customers, families and/or operations of the program/service and write incident reports, as appropriate, in accordance with company standards established to ensure reporting within state-required timelines.
• Maintain standards where rights are suspended and provide appropriate reports to the Human Rights Committee when necessary.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements - Requires repetitive manual and finger dexterity and eye- hand coordination; requires the ability to use all office equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds using appropriate body mechanics.

• Visual, Hearing, and Communication Requirements - Must be able to read, understand and communicate information and ideas orally and in writing to effectively communicate with others.

Pressure Factor- This position may require employees to adapt to a frequently changing environment, including handling and de-escalating incidents. This position will interact with individuals who are intellectually and developmentally delayed, may be frail, confused, and at times engage in verbal or physical aggression. Accordingly, it is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant situations with the need to problem solve.

Equity Statement

The company values wellbeing, collaboration, authenticity, and excellence. Aligning with these values, it is our commitment to establish support a culture that is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging to provide everyone an equal opportunity to thrive. This culture is central to our mission and to the impact on the communities that we serve. We know that having differing perspectives aids us in the creation of better ideas to continue to enhance our operational excellence and overall success.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including managers and co-workers. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Additional Notes:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19