Residential Float Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Posted 10 days ago

starpointCanon City (CO)

Residential Advisors Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

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About the role

Residential Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) Starpoint is seeking dependable, flexible, and compassionate Residential Float Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Residential Services team. Starpoint provides services and supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Residential Float DSPs provide dependable staffing coverage across multiple residential locations during employee PTO, call-offs, vacancies, training, appointments, and other staffing needs. Your flexibility helps ensure the adults we serve continue receiving safe, consistent, and high-quality support.

Position Overview: Residential Float DSPs are full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Employees will have the opportunity to select from available open shifts. If an employee does not select at least 30 hours, supervisors will assign additional shifts based on staffing and program needs to meet the required minimum. Unlike DSPs who may have a primary residential assignment, Residential Float DSPs are cross-trained to work at multiple Starpoint residential homes and provide coverage wherever it is needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, adapts well to changing environments, and is comfortable working with different individuals, teams, schedules, and residential routines.

How Float Scheduling Works: Residential Float DSPs must work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees may select available open shifts first. Employees are responsible for selecting enough shifts to meet the 30-hour weekly minimum. If an employee does not select at least 30 hours, supervisors will assign the employee to available shifts based on residential staffing needs. Assigned shifts are a required responsibility of the position. Employees must be available to work at multiple residential locations. Flexibility may be required for day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage.

What You'll Do: As a Residential Float DSP, you will:

Provide person-centered services and supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Work at multiple residential homes based on program and staffing needs
Provide coverage for employee PTO, call-offs, vacancies, training, appointments, and other staffing needs
Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care
Encourage independence, personal choice, community participation, and meaningful relationships
Support individuals with appointments, activities, transportation, and community outings
Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and other household responsibilities
Administer medications after completing required training and authorization
Follow individual service plans, protocols, behavior-support plans, and health and safety requirements
Complete required documentation accurately and on time
Maintain professional communication with individuals receiving services, coworkers, supervisors, families, and other members of the support team
Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in individual needs
Complete required training and maintain the certifications and competencies necessary for assigned locations
Cross-Training Expectations
Residential Float DSPs will be cross-trained at multiple Starpoint residential locations so they are prepared to provide safe and consistent services wherever coverage is needed. Employees must be willing to:
Work with different individuals, teams, and residential environments
Learn and follow the routines and requirements of each assigned home
Complete all required training and individual-specific competencies
Accept assignments at locations where qualified coverage is needed
Adapt professionally to changing schedules and staffing needs

Qualifications: Successful candidates should:

Be dependable, flexible, compassionate, and committed to supporting adults with I/DDBe comfortable working at different residential locations
Adapt well to different individuals, routines, teams, and support needs
Follow written and verbal instructions, individual plans, and agency procedures
Demonstrate professional communication, sound judgment, and teamwork
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance
Meet Starpoint's employment, background, driving, and training requirements
Possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record
Meet the physical requirements of the position
Be willing to complete required DSP, medication administration/QMAP, CPR and First Aid, individual-specific, and other assigned training and competencies

Previous DSP, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, or human-services experience is helpful but not required. Starpoint provides the training and support needed to succeed. Why Join Starpoint's Residential Float Team? Full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Opportunity to select from available open shifts. Variety in your work environment. Cross-training and experience at multiple residential locations. Opportunities to work with different individuals and teams. An important role in maintaining dependable residential staffing. The opportunity to support coworkers and ensure continuity of services. Meaningful work that positively impacts people's lives every day. Eligible full-time employees may also receive: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Employer-sponsored life insurance Retirement plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program Paid training and professional-development opportunities The Right FitThe Residential Float DSP position is a great fit for someone who is flexible, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in different residential environments. As a Residential Float DSP, you are an important part of the entire Residential Services team. Your flexibility helps Starpoint maintain consistent staffing, supports your coworkers, andmost importantlyhelps ensure the adults we serve receive safe, dependable, person-centered, and high-quality services.

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