Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Independent Personal Care Assistant

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Independent Personal Care Assistant role is onsite in Grand Junction, CO. The hiring range is $17.00–$18.53 per hour. Ariel Clinical Services provides residential, vocational, foster care, adoption, and therapy services, including support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role provides person-centered supervision and assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build skills for greater independence and community participation. The employee follows individual support plans, supports daily living and planned activities, and coordinates with the service team.

What you'll do

• Teach self-help, social, interpersonal, and daily living skills according to treatment plans
• provide transportation and personal-care assistance as needed
• review client protocols and support plans
• complete daily documentation
• manage challenging behaviors using established training
• communicate with team members and supervisors
• participate in supervision, training, community, team, and service-plan meetings
• follow safety procedures and agency policies
• maintain professional boundaries.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

independent pca

grand junction co

ariel clinical services

$17–$18.53/hr

idd support

person-centered care

daily living skills

personal care

transportation

overnight shifts

weekend work

full-time

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• group life insurance
• optional accident, hospitalization, identity fraud, and critical illness plans
• HSA and FSA
• PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, wellness-program payment, 403(b) with employer match after one year, mileage reimbursement, and EAP.

Why this role

Flexible morning, evening, and overnight shifts, Sunday through Sunday; 40 hours per week. Required credentials and training include a valid Colorado driver’s license, CPR and First Aid, CPI within 60 days, QMAP within 60 days, and other listed agency and client-specific training.

About the employer

Ariel Clinical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.