Direct Support Specialist DSS-Boulder area
Direct Support Specialist DSS-Boulder area
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Job Description
Do you enjoy helping people
Are you passionate about helping the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled community
Are you creative and detailoriented
Make a difference!
Direct Support Specialists teach encourage and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives
Direct Support Specialist (DSS)
Boulder / Longmont areas
SIGNON BONUS AVAILABLE!
(excluding internal candidates)
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 weve 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 handson 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
What Youll Do
Direct Support Specialists (DSS) enhance the quality of life for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities receiving PPCH services by providing meaningful services and support.You will assist in the implementation of an individuals choices and pursuit of personal goals. Monitoring and ensuring the selfworth 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 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 selfexpression selfworth selfreliance and decisionmaking
- Ensure that staff have the training resources and work environment to support our members in services in pursuing their goals activities of interest and social interactions
- Ensure implementation of the Annual Plans and Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSPs) for member in services and assist team with administrative responsibilities such as scheduling and billing
- Assist clients with their medical needs by helping with appointment scheduling transportation to appointments communication with medical providers and medication management when needed
- Foster collaboration with our members in services their loved ones staff the Host Home providers and their support team
- Accurately update and manage the Personal Needs Funds and individual information of clients 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 clients are healthy satisfied with services and that the setting meets all quality standards
- Attend PPCH and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed or requested
and more
What Youll Need
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- To successfully complete the required training (its provided)
- At least one year of experience working with the I/DD (Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled) population or longterm 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 nontraditional methods of communicating are used
- To be able to use Microsoft Office or other similar software efficiently
- To have a current drivers license reliable transportation and the ability to meet PPCHs 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 15passenger 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.
What Youll Get
Signon Bonus!(excluding internal candidates)
Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 $24.00
Benefits for Fulltime 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
The above information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications of this job.
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/careers so that youre 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 Everify.
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. 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
