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Direct Support Personnel

Griffith Centers • Full-time • Colorado Springs, Colorado • 1m ago

Job Details

Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$18.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Up to 50%

Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Posting Date(s)

10/14/2025

10/27/2025

Description

At Griffith Centers our Direct Support Personnel is responsible for providing person-centered care, supervision and support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and fostering independence for our members.

What We Offer:

Salary range: $18/hr - $24/hr.
Medical, dental, vison and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Medical, dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
12 paid holidays per calendar year.
48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
10 Vacation Days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
Professional development and training/certifications.

Responsibilities:

Provides support with basic housework, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
Assists members with personal care needs, respecting dignity and promoting independence.
Accompanies members to medical appointments, shopping trips, and community activities, providing transportation when necessary.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with agencies, caseworkers, members and service providers.
Reviews and familiarizes oneself with member-specific protocols, services, and support plans.
Implements personalized care strategies to meet each member's unique needs.
Accurately and promptly completes all necessary documentation on a daily basis in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Manages challenging behaviors in various settings using established training techniques. Promotes positive behaviors and emotional well-being..
Stays up-to-date and adheres to best practices and agency policies.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a Human Services field preferred.
Previous experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental (IDD) disabilities preferred.
One or two years demonstrated experience in the same or similar role preferred.
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
CPR and First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Safety Care certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license and insurance with the ability to travel on behalf of the organization.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Why Griffith Centers?

Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

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