Boulder area - Direct Support Specialist

CALLING ALL BOULDER AREA FOLKS

Are you passionate about helping the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled community?

Direct Support Specialists teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives and make a REAL difference!

We are hiring!

Direct Support Specialist (DSS)

Boulder / Longmont areas - Full-Time

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

(excluding internal candidates)

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Specialist (DSS) at PPCH, you’ll enhance the quality of life for our members with intellectual or developmental disabilities receiving services by providing meaningful services and support. You will assist in the implementation of an individual’s choices and pursuit of personal goals. Monitoring and ensuring the self-worth, health, safety, and welfare of individuals receiving services is of utmost importance. You will also ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. This position includes a unique combination of administrative and direct care tasks. You will:

Support the Director in ensuring that services and support are provided in a manner that respects and acknowledges individuals’ self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and decision-making

Ensure implementation of the Annual Plans and Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSPs) for member in services and assist the team with administrative responsibilities such as scheduling and billing

Assist members in services with their medical needs by helping with appointment scheduling, transportation to appointments, communication with medical providers, and medication management when needed

Foster collaboration and communication with our members in services, their loved ones, staff, the host home providers, and their entire support team

Accurately update and manage the Personal Needs Funds and individual information of members using designated software and procedures while complying with PPCH policies and the rules and regulations of state and federal oversight agencies

Conduct regular visits to homes to ensure that our members are healthy, satisfied with services, and that the setting meets all quality standards

Attend PPCH and other interdisciplinary team meetings as needed or requested

and more…

What You’ll Need

A high school diploma or equivalent

To successfully complete the required training that is provided

At least one year of experience working with the I/DD (Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled) or long-term care, hospice, memory care or psychiatric populations

A strong desire to work closely with adults or children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

To be proficient in reading and writing English with good communication skills, even when non-traditional methods of communicating are used

To be able to use Microsoft Office or other similar software efficiently

To have a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet PPCH’s driving and insurance requirements

Bonus Points for Having

Experience with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities system

Knowledge of the health care field or working with others in a health care capacity

The ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van

Important - Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is often performed in private homes or in the community and occasionally in a typical office setting. Frequent lifting or carrying of approximately 15 pounds and occasionally lifting, moving, or transferring up to 75 pounds is part of this job. This position involves physically assisting others, including pushing or pulling individuals using wheelchairs, assisting with other mobility needs and helping with daily living skills. Driving with and without clients is required on a regular basis.

The above information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of this job

What You’ll Get

Sign-on Bonus! (excluding internal candidates)

Hiring Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits for Full-time Employees

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays

401k with matching contributions when eligible

Comprehensive training (company paid)

and more…

Who We Are

The PPCH mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve.

Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years.

As an organization that takes pride in the community we’ve created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of:

Community - Innovative Thinking - Individualized Approach – Family - Acceptance and Equality – Compassion - Personal Growth

Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction, and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about PPCH at: www.parkerpch.com

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you’re entered into our ADP system.

Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PPCH uses E-verify.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email, include the job title and number and confirm your request for an accommodation to recruitment@parkerpch.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.