Direct support professional Jobs in Arvada, CO

Position : Direct Support Professional

Location :   Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO.

Application Deadline : Until filled.

Schedule : 7am-5pm, Monday-Thursday. 4-10 hr shifts

Starting Salary Range :

• 21.00-$24.60 / hr
• The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.

If you genuinely care about providing youth and / or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and / or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to support the Adult Day Program. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role will support Laradon’s mission by supervising and facilitating the development and training of individuals with developmental disabilities in habilitative activities.  Increase participants’ functional skills in order to maximize their full potential.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities :

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position :

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following :

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace :

Our commitment to you once you get here :

Our DEIB / A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff / employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities / disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values :

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment