Female Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Welcome to Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc.

Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc. (CCA) is a mission-driven, private non-profit agency dedicated to empowering Colorado citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Since 1991, we have offered comprehensive residential and day program services designed to foster independence, dignity, and a meaningful quality of life.

Cottonwood’s motto is People Serving People, and that is what we strive to do both for the individuals we support and our employees.

We are seeking a full-time direct support professional to work with three ladies directly in their 3-bed group home located in the Denver Lowry area.

NOTE: Because this position requires providing assistance with intimate personal care such as toileting, bathing, and dressing to female individuals, we are only able to hire FEMALE staff.

PAY: $20/hour

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

• Health insurance.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid holidays and vacation accrual.
• Potential for performance-based raise annually.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Program.

BONUS: $250 at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for new hire only if in good standing (total of $1,000)!

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

• 2 1/2 Day Shift: Friday 2:00pm - Sunday 10:00pm
• NOTE: All of Cottonwood's residential DSP positions are live-in block shifts. This means employees live in the home with the individuals for two and a half days and are off for the remaining four and half days of the week. While residential DSPs only work two and half days, they do reach full-time status and are eligible for full-time benefits.

** 24-Hour periods are compensated at 16 hours; allowing for 8 hours of uncompensated sleep time. You do get to sleep on your shift, but you are required to be at the property for the duration of your shift. **

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with adults with developmental & intellectual preferred.
• Mature & dependable individual; minimum age of 21.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must meet background and reference requirements.
• Computer/smart phone skills sufficient to complete required documentation.
• Reliable Vehicle with Proof of Auto Insurance.
• Clean Driving Record. No suspensions & less than three tickets in three years.

RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide direct care and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community and in their personal home.
• Assist individuals in completing living skills, money management, crafts, and community participation, hygiene routine, household cleaning, and meal preparation.
• Plan and carry out a variety of recreational activities to advance social development (outings to museums, parks, dances, recreation center, etc.).
• Provide transportation for individuals as needed.
• Assist with medical care / hygiene as needed (medication administration, toileting, etc.).
• Implement and document individual goals and medical tracking electronically.

Full job description will be provided upon request. Cottonwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are ready for a career change and to be part of a life changing team, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is a 2.5 day live-in shift. Are you able to spend two nights in the home with the individuals who live there?

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20