Direct Support Specialist

Humanity Plus Homes; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mosaic is seeking a Direct Support Specialist to join a team dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, independent lives. You will support four individuals living in their own apartments, with responsibilities spanning finances, transportation, daily chores, medical appointments, and medication management.

We value advocates, go-getters, and mediators who stay calm in tough situations and contribute to improving lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in a related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist 4 individuals in Independent Living (each in their own apartment) and attend scheduled visits.
• Assist people served in handling money and finances.
• Provide transportation and assist accessing services in the community.
• Assist with housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal prep, and laundry.
• Escort individuals to medical, dental, or therapy appointments and communicate with providers.
• Provide medication monitoring and/or administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain accurate, daily logs of shifts and progress toward goals in the ISPs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list -- you'll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.

We're looking for aDirect Support Specialistto join our team!

At Mosaic, our core focus is helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live a full life. As a Direct Support Specialist, you'll play a vital role in serving people with intellectual and development disabilities.

Who will love this job:

• An advocate-- you will stop at nothing to make sure people have the tools necessary to do set them up for success
• A go-getter- you're always looking for ways to add value, do better work, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place
• A mediator- you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused, even in emotionally charged situations

Here's what you'll do as a Direct Support Specialist:

• Assist 4 individuals in Independent Living (all live in their own apartments). DSS will be expected to attend scheduled visits with the individuals. Visits may include any of the following requirements:
• Assist people served in the handling of money and finances.
• Provide transportation and assist people served with accessing services in the community.
• Assist people served with general housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Escort individuals to medical, dental, or therapy appointments and assist them in communicating with healthcare providers.
• Provide medication monitoring and/or administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain accurate, daily logs of shifts, tracking progress toward goals outlined in the individual’s Individualized Service Plan.

Commitment to Mosaic Values:

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it's the way we work. It's good for the workforce, it's good for Mosaic, and it's the right thing to do.

Requirements

You should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience in a related field
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Extras we think you'll love:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance for full time positions
• Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (you earn it from day one!)

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