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Direct Support Provider Barista/What's Up Dawg Food Trailer

Ariel Clinical Services
Grand Junction, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026
💰 $36,000/yr($34,000/yr$36,000/yr)

About the role

Description

  

Direct Support Professional Barista/What’s Up Dawg Food Truck

Grand Junction, CO

Description

Barista Direct Support Professional

One Full-Time Position. 40 hours per week.

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Start and end times may vary depending on the assignment location. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required based on event schedules and operational needs.

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

This position will remain open until filled.


Position Summary 

DSP Baristas and What’s up Dawg staff warmly greet and assist each customer, creating a welcoming and engaging environment. This role also provides person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while preparing menu items. 


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, and Vision at affordable rates.

• Group Life Insurance 100% covered.

• Group Accident, Hospitalization, Identity Fraud, and Critical Illness plans available at a discounted rate.

• HSA & FSA employee funded accounts. 

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. 

• $50/month for participation in Wellness Program.

• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 5% at one year anniversary.

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• 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.


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 potential, and fully participate in society. 

Requirements

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

  1. Teach clients self-help, social, interpersonal, and daily living skills, according to their treatment plans.
  2. Safely provide transportation per Ariel’s Transportation Policy.
  3. Responsible for supports and assistance with personal care as needed.
  4. 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. 
  5. Complete required documentation daily. 
  6. Manage challenging behaviors through established training.
  7. Communicate effectively and efficiently with other team members, leads, supervisors, manager, and other agency administration as needed. 
  8. Actively participate in supervision, training, community, team and service plan meetings, as directed. 
  9. Follow all safety procedures and agency policies. 
  10. Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship.
  11. Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
  12. Perform other duties as assigned.
  13. Must work closely with other Ariel programs. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  1. Skilled in maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all areas related to working at Ariel. 
  2. Ability to demonstrate reg

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