Direct Support Professional

Disabled Adults / Direct Support Professional

The Otero Corporation - Windsor, CO

Come Join The Most Progressive Human Service Team In Northern Colorado !!!

Due to Covid-19 guidelines, our "Program Without Walls" normally 100% community based is now partially community based in a facility setting. We are starting to get back into the community volunteering and helping others when we can do so safely.

The Otero Corporation is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Day Program to provide the direct provision of services and support to people with intellectual / developmental disabilities in its "Program Without Walls".

Someone who views themselves as a self-starter with excellent self-direction and planning skills would be a great asset to our already existing strong team. Come share your knowledge, skills, and abilities with us.

We are seeking those who can truly embrace a diverse population of folks, working in our day program, "Program Without Walls". We are only seeking candidates who have a real passion for making a difference in the lives of others. The best candidate will have high energy and be very flexible!

The Otero Corporation will provide paid staff training and background checks. Must have a good driving record and clean background check. Great Benefit package for FTE's. Starting pay $17.00 per hour. Monday thru Friday, approximately 8am to 4pm. NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!

The Otero Corporation has received national recognition (The Amazing Race & The 30 Day Challenge) for the services and supports provided to people with intellectual / developmental disabilities in its Day Programs.

If interested in more information about this position, please contact Laurie Otero, Resource Director at 970.460.0385 ext: 1009 or download an application at www.theoterocorp.com.

Do not miss this opportunity of a lifetime !!!

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Duties:

• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the individual
• Feeding individuals
• Maintaining individual's health equipment
• Responding to emergency situations
• Administering medication
• Transporting individual to appointments
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Must have a good driving record

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• QMAP Certification & CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person