Description

 Continuum of Colorado has up to $30,000* per direct care employee to access for tuition reimbursement and childcare reimbursement for a limited amount of time. Interested?! Apply!

*Eligibility and total amount approved may vary; see program details for more information

Signing Bonus for $750 for part-time, $2,000 for full-time!

Continuum of Colorado is seeking part-time, full-time, and substitute (sub, fill-in) Activities Assistants for our various day programs and community-based activities around the Denver, CO Metro area.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing excellent customer service and supports to seniors and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our site-based day programs are located in Aurora and Littleton, CO. While on-site you would be assisting with crafts, exercises, and day-to-day program needs. Our community-based activities, which require more driving responsibilities and working independently, will focus on supporting the individuals we serve on their community outings to museums, parks, bowling, and other fun activities.

We are hiring for part-time (less than 20 hours/week), full-time (36 hours/week), and substitute positions: shifts have start and end times that are flexible but are typically between 8a and 9a - 3:30p and 4p, Monday – Friday. Occasionally, hours outside of this may be available. Sub/Substitute positions are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Requirements to be our Activities Assistant

• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! 
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Colorado driver's license; proof of insurance; 3 years of current, consecutive driving history
• Meet our driving requirements - no suspensions or revocations in the past 3 years. Less than 3 tickets in the past 3 years

Preferred

• One (1) year experience in an area directly related to job, preferred (i.e., developmental disabilities, elderly, etc.)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Working knowledge of the I/DD system, rules, and regulations

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organization’s excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements

 Starting Salary & Benefits

Competitive pay - $17/ hourly signing bonus!

Here at Continuum of Colorado we recognize the important work that our Activities Assistants do. We want to show our appreciation with a $750.00 signing bonus for new part-time employees who are working at least 18 hours a week, and $2,000 signing bonus for our new full-time employees working 36 hours to welcome you to our team. Additionally, we have opportunities for employees in this position to access up to $30,000* in tuition and childcare reimbursement. Apply for more information.

If consistently working 18 hours per week or more, employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program (eligible for full-time employees only)
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid training

Additional Responsibilities

This is a rewarding position where you get to supervise and interact one on one or with a small group of individuals while facilitating the following:

• Community activities such as visiting new museum exhibits, nature walks, swimming, bowling and other area venue
• Site-based activities such as skill building and memory exercises including sensory fun, gardening, games, arts and crafts, socializing, singing and music activities
• Meeting individuals in services' needs for transportation
• Implementing and documenting Individualized Service and Support Plans (ISSP), care plans and protocols
• Physical fitness
• Community volunteer projects
• Hobby development

Your role as an Activities Assistant will help participants become active members of their community; help them develop skills for future success; and provide meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life.

*Eligibility and total amount approved may vary; see program details for more information.