Company Overview: Spectrum is a leading provider of human services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide our clients with the greatest quality of life and the highest level of independence in the community. Spectrum has been serving Colorado for over 40 years in residential settings, Day Program, community and in-home support, and community integrated employment.
Position: Direct Care Provider for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Status: Part Time.
Compensation: $16.00-$20.00 an hour
Location: Providers may work one on one with individuals in the community at the Day Program located in Lakewood or a combination of both.
Individual services are provided in: Arvada, Aurora, Centennial, Denver, Greenwood Village, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Thornton and Metro Area
Position Overview: As a direct care provider, you have the incredible opportunity to serve an amazing population with intellectual and developmental disabilities and make a real difference in their lives! You get to help them meet their goals, learn new skills, brighten their day, and in turn, your own! In the Day Program and community, you will be providing care for those receiving services and not only ensuring their health and safety but making sure they are getting the most out of their day!
Spectrum offers our I/DD population the opportunity to come into the Spectrum Day Program or to go out into the community with our highly trained professionals and friends. At our Day Program, our clients work on their adaptive learning skills by going on community outings, collaborating with peers, and participating in group led activities. In the community, individuals work on their independent learning skills and community engagement by practicing appropriate social interactions, money management, and more, with your modeling behavior, guidance, and support.
Being a Direct Support Professional is more than just helping someone with their daily activities, it is assisting someone to live a meaningful life. Direct care is a valuable career that not only changes the lives of the individuals you support, but also changes your life too!
Job Functions:
- Work with individuals to meet their formal and informal goals, as well as service plan requirements to help create a meaningful life for others.
- Supervise and monitor clients to always maintain safety and appropriate supervision levels.
- Assist with feeding, changing and performing any activities of daily living required to ensure the health and safety of our participants. This includes verbal prompting, hand over hand and full physical assistance in the restroom. Must be comfortable and confident in performing bathroom supports - No experience with this? Don't worry, we have a great team ready to always support and train you.
- Engage in, participate and lead group activities with those receiving services. Model and uphold ethical boundaries with clients and peers.
- Transportation of individuals to and from Day Program or individual appointments will be required.
- Solve problems, handle conflict, and be mentally adaptable in dealing with multiple individuals with challenging behaviors when in Day Program
- Complete daily notes and goals tracking through Spectrum’s provided online tools and monthly paperwork.
Qualifications & Requirements
- At least 18 years of age of older
- High energy, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for others.
- Pass a Criminal and Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check.
- Valid Driver’s License, good driving record reliable vehicle with proof of auto insurance. All Providers will need to provide transportation in your own vehicle to either Day Program or errands in the community (all time spent transporting clients is part of compensation)
- Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs.
- Dependable and Punctual
- Possess a positive attitude, be compassionate and have aptitude to care for others. and the ability to communicate with peers and other staff members.
Physical Requirements
- Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs.
- Bend, sit, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Work on your feet throughout (approximately 6 hours) the day and transfer clients, independently and with assistance
- Transfer clients in and out of vans
- Transfer clients in and out of wheelchairs, from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa, and in the restroom. (Two person transfers take place in Day Program)
Experience
- At least one year working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
Spectrum provides the following training initially and for recertification:
- Initial Orientation and On-Boarding
- CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions
- QMAP-Med Administration
- Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training