Direct Care Provider - Residential Services

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $17/hour

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Work Schedule: Part-Time; 12 hours per week ; client specific

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Provider, Direct Care, will implement and maintain a Community Integration program for all assigned consumers to achieve their individual goals to provide intensive support services to develop the abilities necessary to maximize their independent functioning in a home and community environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct Care Services Program:

• The Provider will meet with potential new clients to interview as a potential provider. The Provider will complete all client program paperwork to include Individual Support Program (ISP) tracking, monthly timesheets, incident reports. All assigned paperwork must be turned in by the required deadlines. The incumbent is responsible for providing services specified in the Individual's Plan and assisting them with working towards their goals and documenting the progress. Traveling is a requirement of this position, which is done in a company vehicle*.

Client/Program Tracking and Reporting:

• The Provider must complete all necessary client specific documentation, e.g., timesheets, log notes, ISP tracking, and incident reports on a monthly basis. It is critical that the incumbent maintain complete and accurate records and statistical data as required for all clients and programs. All required paperwork must be turned in according to their designated due dates.

Relationship Management:

• The Provider will participate in required training sessions. The Provider will deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required by the Program Coordinator. The provider will follow all guidelines set forth by state regulations and will ensure that quality communication occurs between them, the client, and Goodwill of Colorado Staff.
• The Provider will perform direct service tasks outlined in the plan of care, such as; personal care, emotional support, housekeeping, and home management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience in a social service, counseling, or rehabilitation setting, providing direct services to persons with physical, emotional and/or developmental disabilities.

Other:

• The incumbent must be able to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and plans, submit them in a timely fashion and possess excellent time management skills. It is preferred that the incumbent have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers.
• The incumbent must have a working knowledge of community resources, train and be creative in motivating consumers toward individual success.
• The incumbent must also conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm's reputation.
• It is also preferred that the incumbent have the ability to relate effectively to disabled person, their parents and guardians and be empathetic toward their needs.
• The incumbent must have the ability to work independently, cooperatively and to exercise effective planning.
• The Provider must demonstrate flexibility within the framework and pressure of established deadlines.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 266 - Provider, Direct Care Dept Number: 5040

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - FREQUENTLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - OCCASSIONALLY - Driving