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Imagine

Direct Support Professional - Lafayette

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$35,808 / year median in Colorado

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Purpose of Position
  • Promotes the heath and welfare of participants/clients.
Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic supports, thus enabling them to access and utilize their community and build on skills. Acts in accordance with Community Services mission and guidelines as well as Person Centered Service Plans. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable regulating agencies. Maintains professional relationships with participants as well as members of treatment teams. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the participants. Ensures health and safety requirements set forth by Community Services guidelines as well as all regulating agencies. This includes appropriate services and supports, such as positive instruction, assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, etc. Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic supports to replace aggressive or socially inappropriate behavior. Supports individuals with skill building to accomplish their identified goals. Provides a wide range of support to participants in daily living activities such as assisting with lunch, toileting, and hygiene. Assists participants in accessing and utilizing their community by transporting them safely to community-based sites for activities, utilizing company cars, buses, walking, etc. Learns and consistently practices effective teaching, working with Therapeutic and Coordinating team as necessary. Acts in accordance with Community Services policies, mission, and the Person Centered Support Plans. Supports and implements activities according to Community Services guidelines, in the context of activity protocols and plans, and in the context of a nurturing, stable environment. Implements, monitors, and reports on Person Centered Support Plans. Completes documentation and tracking timely and accurately. Communicates effectively with participants, guardians and family members, staff, and all other members of consumers' treatment team. This includes checking email, voicemail, and managing phone calls regularly before and during each shift. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations, including Imagine! Policies and Procedures. Ensures quality service delivery, meeting the guidelines set forth in Community Services quality standards, as well as follows schedules, information sheets, and plans. Completes all required training, including annual refreshers, in the appropriate timeframe. Reports all behavioral incidents, medical emergencies, and/or significant changes in medical condition to supervisor, and completes all related paperwork in accordance with State regulations and Imagine! policy. Maintains respectful and professional relationships with participants, staff, guardians and family members, and all other members of treatment teams. Implement Individual Treatment/Behavior Plans developed by Behavior Therapists and/or BCBAs Respond appropriately to client's challenging behaviors and implements behavior intervention strategies as directed by the Behavior Therapist or BCBA C ollect data when working with some individuals Proactively communicate any questions or concerns to the Behavior Therapist or BCBA Other Duties/Responsibilities Supports Community Services mission in the context of both individual and collaborative work. Actively participates in staff meetings, workshops, in-services, discussions, etc. Maintains and cares for Imagine!'s property, including supplies, vehicles, etc., being mindful of safety and cleanliness. Represents Community Services in meetings and committees, as well as in promoting and marketing, as requested. Promotes team morale by being positive and professional.
Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:
Demonstrated skill in working with people with developmental disabilities, preferably in a community-based setting. Demonstrated ability to engage in skilled interaction with people who require therapeutic supports. Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels. Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver. Ability to work independently
  • traveling and working in the community.
Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet based databases, assistive technology, etc. Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements. This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Training/Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years of college preferred. Ability and willingness to successfully complete required training curriculum. This includes developing an understanding of Community Services structure, services, philosophy, as well as community resources, etc.
Experience:
2 years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) preferred. Working Environment/Physical Activities Evening and weekend work may be required. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to drive a van with a lift. Ability to push wheelchairs and to lift and transfer patients as related to toileting, diaper changing, and other health and activity related needs. Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing environment. Ability to respond to emergency situations. Work is performed in a variety of settings including office, community, and outside.
Note:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employment at Imagine! is at-will, meaning that either the employee or Imagine! may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Imagine! is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Apply for this job First name Last name Email address Location Phone number Resume Attach resume Attach another file Attach file Add another Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes No Are you authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Yes No Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No Are you 18 years of age or older? What is the highest level of education you've obtained? No answer GED or Equivalent High School Some College College
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Do you currently live in Colorado? Yes No Are you a current Imagine! employee? Yes No If you are a current Imagine! employee, have you notified your current Supervisor? Yes No If you were referred by a current Imagine employee, please indicate who. If not, would you be willing to relocate to Colorado? Yes No Do you have a valid Colorado drivers license? Yes No Do you have any experience working with the IDD population, either adults or children? Yes No If so, how many years of experience do you have working with IDD adults and/or children We invite you to complete the optional self-identification questions below used for compliance with government regulations and record-keeping guidelines. Any self-identification information provided will not be considered in the selection process. GENDER Male Female Nonbinary I do not wish to self-identify my gender
ETHNICITY
American Indian/Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) Black/African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Other Pac Island (Not Hispanic or Latino) White (Not Hispanic or Latino) Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) Decline to Specify
VETERAN STATUS
Learn more about veteran statuses If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by selecting the appropriate category(ies). The hiring employer is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA) and requests this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts it undertakes pursuant to VEVRAA. Disabled Veteran Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran Veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized Recently Separated Veteran Veteran, but not one of the four protected classes above I decline to state my veteran status Not a Veteran
DISABILITY STATUS
Learn more about disability statuses We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability I Don't Wish To Answer