Current Openings

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Position Overview:

This position provides direct supervision, care and training for the Developmentally Disabled at the SDS site, in the home and in the community. The employee is responsible for personal care services, behavior maintenance, transportation, homemaker, respite care and paperwork associated with the Supported Living Services department. This position will assist in organizing and executing community outings for the individuals we serve. The employee will also be responsible for teaching and/or prompting activities of daily living.

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age

2. High School Diploma

3. Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

4. Acceptable Criminal background check

5. Acceptable negative drug test

Working Skills:

1. Physical movements include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, running, driving and restraining individuals.

2. Repeated lifting of no less than 50 pounds

3. Basic office skills include reading, writing, counting and or computing, phone use, typing, filing, computer use and copier use.

4. Housekeeping skills include cleaning and sanitizing of the day program site and possible cooking.

5. Complete and pass QMAP training

6. Attending person specific training

Job Functions:

Job Functions are considered essential and all individuals in the position must be able to complete these duties with reasonable accommodation.

1. Personal Care Services:

   1. Check individual in via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) upon arrival.

   2. Provide services such as assistance with scheduling, appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, connecting to resources, etc.

   3. Safely Transport

   4. Document accurately and in a timely manner

2. Consumer Supervision/ Behavior Maintenance:

   1. Plan and implement supervision as outlined in Individual Plan

   2. Implement Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP) and Behavioral Support Plans (IBSSP)

   3. Fill out GER reports as needed and daily contact logs via the Therap program on computer

   4. Ensure client records are maintained in compliance with the state survey standard

   5. Conduct daily documentation and quarterly review of client records

3. Community Outings

   1. Scheduled Activities- Conduct and participate in activities while on shift, as scheduled by SDS

   2. Safely transport individual(s) to and from events

   3. Ensure optimal integration of all individual(s) to and from events

   4. Document accurately and in a timely manner

4. Homemaker Services

   1. Check individual in via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) upon arrival

   2. Assess needs and abilities

   3. Meals- Assist individuals in the following: proper nutritional menu planning, shopping, and meal preparation. Instruction in eating skill/table manners. Instruction and participation in kitchen duties

   4. Hygiene/Grooming- Educating and/or prompting individuals

   5. Provide education and direction for maintaining a safe, clean home and person

   6. Document accurately and in a timely manner

5. Respite Services

   1. Check individual in via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) upon arrival if services are provided off site

   2. Safely transport individual(s) if required

   3. Provide services away from in home care provider

   4. Document accurately and in a timely manner

Nothing in this job description restricts the ability of Southeastern Developmental Services to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. This job description does not create a contract of employment. Employment with SDS is at-will and may be terminated at any time by SDS or the employee without cause.