FAMILY CARE GIVER - COMP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 23,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheyenne Village, Inc. is seeking a part-time Family Care Giver to support a family member in Colorado Springs, CO, and to follow the Individual Service and Support Plan (ISSP). The role is hourly, non-exempt, and tier-based according to the family member’s needs.

The candidate will promote person-centered services, monitor health and safety, and maintain accurate records using Therap software. A high school diploma or GED and experience with disabled individuals are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and e-mail.
• Maintains criminal checks acceptable with State of Colorado, and Cheyenne Village, Inc. requirements.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Implements supports as defined in the ISSP. Assist in identifying strengths, interests, and needs; coordinate with supervisor as needed.
• Promotes individual choice in activities, relationships, and services.
• Administers, monitors and ensures medical instructions are followed; responsible for medications' security.
• Ensures health and safety of individuals; maintains residence cleanliness per CV standards.
• Completes documentation (T-logs, GER, billing sheets) in Therap per CV standards and timelines.
• Completes trainings and participates in supervision meetings.

Skills

Ethical behavior

Customer service

Policy compliance

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Productivity standards

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Care Giver - Comp Family Care Giver Part-Time Colorado Springs, CO, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $49.69 Hourly

OVERVIEW:

A tier level in place for your family member is encouraged before you apply. However, Cheyenne Village and TRE will work with you if a tier level is not in place for your IDD family member. You would provide support and assistance to a family member as designated in the Individual Services and Support Plan (ISSP).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implements supports as defined in the Individual Service and Support Plan (ISSP). Assists in identifying each person’s strengths, interests, and needs in a proactive manner, by discussion with supervisor and ensures that alternative plans are in place to support where efforts are ineffective.
• Promotes individual choice in all activities, relationships and services. Promotes person centered and individual choices.
• Administers, monitors and ensures medical instructions are followed and is responsible for the security of medications.
• Ensures individual’s health and safety is monitored and protected at all times. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of residence to Cheyenne Village and Health Care Policy and Finance standards.
• Completes documentation (i.e. T-logs, general event reports (GER), billing sheets) in Therap according to CV standards and timelines.
• Completes all required trainings and participates in supervision meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates ethical and respectful interactions; works with integrity and respects diversity.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s mission and goals in appearance and interactions; and commit to attention to detail.
• Accurate work is a priority, strives to eliminate errors, and seeks opportunities to improve processes. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties as assigned. Most Cheyenne Village jobs require driving as part of their daily job duties. This requires maintaining a driving record acceptable to the State of Colorado, Cheyenne Village, Inc., and its insurance carrier’s requirements.

Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and QMAP (if required) certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work in your home with your family member receiving services from Cheyenne Village, Inc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Meet minimum physical demands required to work safely with your family member.

COMPENSATION

This is an hourly non-exempt position. The hourly rate is determined by the tier level of your family member. This is a Part-Time position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and experience working with disabled individuals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and e-mail. Maintains criminal checks acceptable with State of Colorado, and Cheyenne Village, Inc. requirements. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.