Colorado Springs Aged & Disability Support Job Listings

Job Coach-Direct Support Professional (Colorado Springs)63582276258433120

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Job Coach-Direct Support Professional (Colorado Springs)

Job Coaches assist Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to maintain employment. A job coach assists with the application process, mock interviews, as well as the interview process. The Job Coach is a mentor, an advocate, and works side-by-side with clients to help them maintain employment. Job coaches help to enhance client strengths and improve client job skills. You will work with community employers at work sites, in support of the clients we serve. Must be able to communicate with other agencies in the community. You will work side-by-side, be an advocate with employers for people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in a workplace. Job Coach must have good communication skills, the ability to work independently, proactive and partnered with critical thinking skills are prerequisites for this job. Duties/Responsibilities • Develop employment plans • Work side-by-side with clients • Communicate with clients about their goals and ambitions • Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals • Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively • Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks • Help in the development of job skills on site • Provide coaching in effective job search techniques • Assist people developing social and life skills • Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities • Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients • Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports • Ability to adhere to regulations and standards • Team player Minimum Provider Qualifications • Must have a High School Diploma • Experience preferred working with individuals with disabilities or willingness to be trained. • Must be able to pass background checks • Able to pass a drug test • Ability to adhere to regulations and standards • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite • Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and personal transportation Ability to pass state-required testing. This job requires you to drive your vehicle. Healthcare benefits: • Medical Insurance • Supplemental Insurance • Dental • Vision

1326 Edith Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA

$18/hour

Day Program Staff (Colorado Springs)63582276237825121

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Day Program Staff (Colorado Springs)

Day Program Mentor (Colorado Springs) Day Program mentor's work closely with individuals with disabilities. By providing program-approved activities that promote community inclusion. The program encourages persons receiving services with disabilities to become vital parts of society. It also, encourage individual to make decisions as to what activities they want to participate in and open the doors to explore different activities. We help to advocate for individual choice-making and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their own life experiences. Promote healthy interactions in the community with community members. Duties/Responsibilities • Ensure that Individuals get out into the community by taking them to activities, helping the client obtain their goals, engaging with the clients • Work side-by-side with clients help individual to learn different things and gain independence. • Follow the approved calendar of appropriate community activities • Responsible for 1 to 4 individuals during the program • Adhere to safety requirements for clients • Maintain accountability of every individual that's in your care • Advocate for clients’ needs • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability • Ability to adhere to regulations and standards • Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports • Team player Minimum Provider Qualifications • Must have a High School Diploma or GED • Must be 21 years or older • Experience preferred working with individuals with disabilities or willingness to be trained. • Must be able to pass a background check • Must be able to pass a drug test • Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and personal transportation. This job requires you to drive your personal vehicle Healthcare benefits: • Medical Insurance • Supplemental Insurance • Dental • Vision

1326 Edith Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA

$17/hour

Direct Support Professional (Colorado Springs, CO)63582276209665122

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Direct Support Professional (Colorado Springs, CO)

As a Personal Care Providers staff members will work with individuals that have diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their home as well as in the community. While in the home the Care Provider will help to promote safe and healthy daily living activities by working side-by-side with client. Which include the following: -Meal Preparations and planning. -Transportation to and from doctor's appointments -Scheduling doctors appointments -Money Management -Grocery Shopping -House cleaning, side-by-side assistance Qualifications -At least 18 years of age with High School Diploma or GED. -Able able to pass a background check-no felonies. -Must be able to pass a drug test. -Have a valid license and insurance. -Training and/or experience commensurate with the service or support being provided. -Effective communication skills. . -Ability to complete required forms and reports and to follow verbal and written instructions. -Capable and motivated to provide services -Completion of minimum training based on State training guidelines. -Experience to perform required job tasks and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with persons with developmental disabilities. -able to work 32-40 hours a week --Duties as assigned

1326 Edith Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA

$18/hour