Respite Provider for Adults with Disabilities Sample Supports - 2.8 Fort Collins, CO Job Details 23 hours ago Qualifications Passenger vehicle Transporting special needs passengers De-escalation techniques Emergency response in crisis intervention Driver's License Personal transportation assistance Full Job Description This job application is for all

Respite Providers:

Live-in Respite Provider, Community Respite Provider, and In-Home Respite Provider. To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey ( link here ) . This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive. Sample Supports is actively seeking energetic and professional Respite Provider in the Boulder County area to provide support to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are provided on a scheduled basis to provide caregiver breaks. Respite may be provided in the individual's home/private place of residence or the private residence of a respite provider. Respite providers receive competitive payments to ensure that they are compensated for the difficulty of care required in supporting the placement. We over-communicate to ensure your unique needs as a provider are included in all individual services plans while also ensuring the best fit for the individual in services.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Maintain Medical Records and administer medicine for the individual Assist patients with daily activities Meet the needs as defined by the client's service plan. Community access services that explore community services available to all people, natural supports available to the participant, and develop methods to access additional services/supports/activities needed by the participant. Travel services may include providing, arranging, transporting, or accompanying the participant to services and supports identified in the Service Plan. Supervision services which ensure the health and welfare of the participant and/or utilizing technology for the same purpose.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds. Must have to have dependable and reliable transportation with the ability to safely transport Must have a valid driver's license Must meet approved motor vehicle record standards for providing transportation for individuals in services Must be able to pass Child/Adult Protection Services check 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. Preferred knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma Must be competent and willing to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention physical managements as trained Job responsibilities include reporting any suspected maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at risk individual. (M/A/N/E) Each position is considered a mandatory reporter.

Compensation:

Compensation varies depending on level of support the individual needs and length of respite being provided.