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Direct Support Professional Independent Personal Care Alternative; PCA House

Job in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, 81503, USA
Listing for: Arielcpa
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 18.53 USD Hourly USD 17.00 18.53 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Direct Support Professional for Independent Personal Care Alternative (PCA) House

Description

Direct Support Professional for Independent PCA House

One Full-Time Position. 40 hours per week.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Hiring Range: $17.00 - $18.53 / hr., depending upon education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Requirements

Required:

  • Minimum age 18.

Preferred:

  • Six months experience in a related field, i.e., serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled, or the mental health field.
  • 6 Months of experience providing total care to individuals.
  • Related certifications and trainings, (CPR, Safety Care, QMAP, First Aid). All certifications must be certifiable and current.
We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

  • Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!
  • HSA & HSA employer contribution
  • FSA
  • Vision
  • Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year.
  • $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & d through Met Life
  • Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Employer provided work phone and computer
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!
Ariel Clinical Services has been in business for over 30 years!
  • Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more.
  • We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.
  • At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands‑on service initiatives.
  • As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry‑level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.
Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing person centered services and supports for intellectual and developmentally disabled adults. The primary responsibility will be to provide direct supervision to the clients in activities and assist the clients in building the skills necessary to live as independently as possible in their community.

Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach clients self-help, social, interpersonal, and daily living skills, according to their treatment plans.
  • Safely provide transportation per Ariel’s Transportation Policy.
  • Responsible for supports and assistance with personal care as needed.
  • Review and become familiar with client specific protocols, services and supports, and individual support plans. Gather supplies, equipment, medications, and materials for engaging in person-centered services and supports in a meaningful way.
  • Complete required documentation daily.
  • Manage challenging behaviors through established training.
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently with other team members, leads, supervisors, manager, and other agency administration as needed.
  • Actively participate in supervision, training, community, team and service plan meetings, as directed.
  • Follow all safety procedures and agency policies.
  • Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship.
  • Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Skilled in maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all areas related to working at Ariel.
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