Direct Care Provider

About the role

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking a Direct Care Provider to implement and maintain a Community Integration program for assigned consumers. This role provides intensive support services to help individuals develop the abilities necessary to maximize their independent functioning in home and community environments.

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential new clients to interview as a potential provider
• Complete all client program paperwork including Individual Support Program (ISP) tracking, monthly timesheets, and incident reports
• Ensure all assigned paperwork is turned in by required deadlines
• Provide services specified in the Individual's Plan and assist clients with working towards their goals
• Document client progress
• Travel to client locations (company vehicle provided)
• Maintain complete and accurate records and statistical data for all clients and programs
• Participate in required training sessions
• Deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines
• Perform other duties as required by the Program Coordinator
• Follow all guidelines set forth by state regulations
• Ensure quality communication occurs between provider, client, and Goodwill of Colorado Staff
• Perform direct service tasks outlined in the plan of care, including personal care, emotional support, housekeeping, and home management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience in a social service, counseling, or rehabilitation setting, providing direct services to persons with physical, emotional and/or developmental disabilities
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and plans and submit them in a timely fashion
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred
• Ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of community resources
• Ability to be creative in motivating consumers toward individual success
• Ability to conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance
• Ability to relate effectively to disabled persons, their parents and guardians, and be empathetic toward their needs
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Ability to exercise effective planning
• Flexibility within the framework and pressure of established deadlines
• Must be able to drive for company business
• For driving eligibility: at least 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation), 25–70 years of age for passenger transportation services, or 21 years of age for CDL
• Must undergo Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check
• Must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes within the last five years
• Must have valid Colorado State driver license
• Must be able to operate company vehicle and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation
• If using personal vehicle for company business, must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle in roadworthy condition

Pay

• $17.50/hour
• Eligible for Daily Pay (voluntary benefit through DailyPay)

Schedule

• Part-Time; 25 hours per week
• 5 hours per shift

Benefits

• Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to retirement plan (must be 18 years of age to participate)

Physical requirements

• Lifting: Heavy (45 lbs & over) - Occasionally; Moderate (15-44 lbs) - Frequently; Light (14 lbs & under) - Frequently
• Carrying: Heavy (45 lbs & over) - Occasionally; Moderate (15-44 lbs) - Occasionally; Light (14 lbs & under) - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling - Continuously
• Reaching Above Shoulder, At Shoulder, Below Shoulder - Continuously
• Twisting - Continuously
• Bending - Continuously
• Kneeling/Crawling - Continuously
• Squat - Continuously
• Climbing (stairs) - Frequently; (ladders) - Never
• Hearing - Continuously
• Visual: close, distant, depth perception - Continuously
• Hands/Fingers: Simple grasping, Fine Manipulation, Repetitive Movements - Continuously
• Walking - Continuously
• Standing - Continuously
• Sitting - Continuously
• Speaking - Continuously