Description

$1000 Sign On Bonus!!! 

We launched the Dream Project in 2022 as an additional benefit to all employees at Sample Supports. The mission behind the Dream Project is to model, encourage, and practice personal goal setting and achievement in our workforce with the intention of replicating those skills with the people with disabilities that we serve. Please follow the link below to learn more!

• https://www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html 

Sample Supports is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented caregiver passionate about supporting people with developmental disabilities in learning life skills and engaging in the community. This position provides skilled ongoing services to at-risk adults, including apartment visits, transportation to medical appointments, and community integration events. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with multiple team members and agencies.

Sample Supports’ culture is centered on the needs of people with disabilities and our employees. We aim to develop and grow our teams to be able to provide the highest quality of care to the individuals we support. We are deeply committed to helping our employees reach their goals and dreams so we can pass that along to the individuals we serve, both inside and outside of work! We foster an environment of inclusivity and forward-thinking where we drive initiatives forward to meet the needs of the people we serve. We are seeking applicants that are interested in being part of the boldest and bravest agency in Colorado!

Benefits: 

• Free clinical supervision for qualified licenses
• Paid professional development including continuing education credits
• Medical insurance including vision and dental
• Sign on bonus for employees full-time in the position
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts (with $250 annual employer contribution)
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid life and voluntary term life insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401k with up to 4% match
• Flexible paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Dream Project - We're excited about this! See more here: https://www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html
• 5 & 10 Year Anniversary Trips https://www.samplesupports.com/5-year-trips.html

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to at-risk adults within the PCA program, working collaboratively with Residential Coordinators and Managers, to ensure residential goals are obtained.
• Transporting and assisting people with disabilities in accessing various community settings including, but not limited to, grocery shopping, medical appointments, courtroom settings, etc.
• Complete daily tracking and necessary documentation to ensure compliance and company standards are met.
• Assist in the completion of various assessments, pre-IP documents, medical documentation, financial documentation and forms, as needed.
• Effectively support current at-risk adults to ensure a positive quality of life and community integration.
• Advocate for the needs of people with disabilities and support clients in building self-advocacy skills.

Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport clients
• Must be competent and willing to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention physical managements as trained
• Sample Supports provides the necessary specialized training for this position
• Similar roles with transferable experience are paraprofessional, social worker, caregiver, CNA, teachers, counselor, childcare provider
• Due to the nature of the work performed at Sample Supports, and that this position works with an at risk population, we do require a criminal background check be completed.
• Physical Demands of Position
• Employees are expected to lift 75 pounds, depending on specific job site expectations.
• Employees are expected to utilize a full range of motion and be able to stand and walk for the duration of their shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to lean, squat, and bend in order to appropriately administer appropriate care to client, including administering first aid, and/or CPR for up to 45 minutes.

Pay Rate:

$19 per hour opportunity for merit based bonuses. As a growing company we offer opportunities for advancement!