Day Program Staff with Van Route

Company Overview: Spectrum is a leading provider of human services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide our clients with the greatest quality of life and the highest level of independence in the community. Spectrum has been serving Colorado for over 40 years in residential settings, Day Program, community and in-home support, and community integrated employment.

Position: Day Program Staff with Van Route.

Status: Full Time

Compensation and Benefits:

• $42,000-$50,000 per year
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 11 paid holidays and starting PTO of 15 days, additional time accrued with years worked.
• Retirement Plan
• Referral Bonuses

Location: Van route starts on west side of town (Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Littleton) and ends at the Spectrum Day Program in Lakewood.

Position Overview: As a member of the Day Program team, you have the incredible opportunity to serve an amazing population with intellectual and developmental disabilities and make a real difference in their lives. You get to help participants meet their goals, learn new skills, brighten their day, and in turn your own! You will be providing care by ensuring everyone’s health and safety while empowering them to get the most out of their day.

Spectrum offers people within the I/DD population several different settings to enrich their daily lives and improve their adaptive learning skills. Our day-program is a safe space for participants to work on individualized skills, grow, and interact with their peers. To foster further engagement, community outings provide an environment to practice safety skills, inclusion, and much more. Finally, our Spectrum Academy focuses on smaller group learning, innovative ideas, and technology. Our diverse program offerings allow us to cultivate a personally tailored experience to each of our participants affording everyone an opportunity to thrive and feel successful.

Position Purpose: Delivering transportation, companionship and assistance services, using a company vehicle, to individuals that attend day program across the Denver Metro Area. As a valuable staff member of Day Program, you will facilitate and assist our participants to learn, develop and maintain valuable life skills.

Job Functions

During Transportation:

• Assist individuals with disabilities as they get on and off the vehicles.
• Act as a representative of Spectrum and ensure that all those receiving services are treated respectfully.
• Immediately address any behaviors, escalations, or issues that may occur during the route and report to supervisor.
• Immediately report all problems that occur during route to supervisor.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the van and client specific information
• Complete weekly inspections of the van

As Direct Care Staff:

• Work with individuals to meet their outlined goals, as well as service plan requirements to help create a meaningful life for others.
• Read, comprehend and put into practice individual client plans, protocols, and goals Supervise and monitor clients to always maintain safety and appropriate supervision levels.
• Assist with feeding, changing and performing any activities of daily living required to ensure the health and safety of our participants. This includes verbal prompting, hand over hand and full physical assistance in the restroom. Must be comfortable and confident in performing bathroom supports.
• Engage in, participate and lead group activities with those receiving services. Model and uphold ethical boundaries with clients and peers.
• Transportation of individuals to and from Day Program or individual appointments will be required.
• Solve problems, handle conflict, and be mentally adaptable in dealing with multiple individuals with challenging behaviors when in Day Program
• Complete daily notes and goals tracking through Spectrum’s provided online tools and monthly paperwork.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least one year working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related field.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age or older
• High energy, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for caring for others.
• Pass a Criminal and Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year’s driving experience.
• Able to pass Colorado motor driving vehicle record with previous seven years of driving history (if applicable)
• Able to park Spectrum van at residence (street parking not preferred)
• Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs.
• Dependable and Punctual
• Possess a positive attitude, be compassionate and have an aptitude to care for others, and the ability to communicate with peers and other staff members.

Physical Requirements

• Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs.
• Able to lift at least 30 pounds independently
• Able to exert up to 60 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking
• Work on your feet throughout (approximately 8 hours) the day and transfer clients, independently and with assistance
• Transfer clients in and out of vans
• Transfer clients in and out of wheelchairs, from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa.
• Complete a two person transfer in the restroom onto and off of changing table.

Spectrum provides the following training initially and for recertification:

• Initial Orientation and On-Boarding
• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions
• QMAP-Med Administration
• Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training

Please answer all prescreening questions and submit and updated resume.

Application close: December 6th, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
• Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $50,000