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Direct Support Professional

PlayDate Behavioral Interventions
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Locally founded and run nonprofit organization seeking energetic individuals who enjoy working with children with special needs! We value the perspective of employees from varied backgrounds including LGBTQ and cultural diversity. This position involves providing guidance in behavior choices by teaching social, self-help, academic, and living skills. The children participate in a variety of fun activities as well as practicing vocational, daily living and social skills. Entry level and Team Leader positions available! Those with experience in group home settings, working with individuals with special needs, and day programs are eligible for hire at increased pay rates and advanced positions. Salary starts at $16.00 / hr and increases with experience; Lots of room for advancement! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and PAID TRAINING TO RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT!

For a glimpse of daily life at the Center, please visit our social media :

Facebook : https : / / www.facebook.com / playdate.colorado

Instagram : @playdateaba

You will be an employee and not an independent contractor (1099). Therefore the agency pays social security, unemployment tax, and professional liability insurance. All employees (including part time) are eligible for benefits.

Benefits for all staff include :

ALL WORK HOURS PAID AT SAME HOURLY RATE (billable, non-billable, training, etc)

Paid Ongoing training with opportunities to advance

Culture of collaboration

Recognition for your hard work through Agency-specific social media where employees earn points towards gift cards of your choosing

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 75% of medical premium PAID BY AGENCY

Retirement - Agency contributes up to 3% of gross annual salary even without employee contribution

Life Insurance - 100% of premium PAID BY AGENCY

Paid Leave for all employees regardless of part-time or full-time

BONUS PROGRAM - full time staff can earn up to an additional $1000 per quarter

Annual tenure bonus

Free On-site childcare Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic care in the location scheduled in accordance with the policies and requirements of PlayDate as well as the service arrangements spelled out in the service plan.
  • Responsibilities may include :

Engaging in play

  • Prompting social interactions
  • Assisting with community engagement
  • Preparing meals in accordance with dietary restrictions
  • Maintain trainings and necessary certifications
  • Data collection
  • Required Skills Qualifications :

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Successful background check
  • Employees must be willing / able to transport children in personal vehicle
  • Experience :

  • Special needs : 1 year (Preferred)
  • Salary : $1,000

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