Part Time Direct Care Worker in Castle Rock

Wellspring; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellspring Community in Castle Rock, CO, seeks a Part-Time Direct Support Provider to join our Residential Team. As a DSP, you will mentor, assist with daily living, and advocate for individuals with IDD to help them lead meaningful lives.

This role requires a 20-hour work week with afternoon availability from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will work collaboratively with care teams, document progress in electronic health records, and support person-centered plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Experience with the IDD community or other at-risk populations preferred.
• Experience using EHR and electronic charting tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for individuals with IDD in home and community settings.
• Assist with daily living skills, money management, cooking, hygiene and shopping.
• Plan and participate in social and recreational activities to promote development.
• Transport individuals to appointments and activities as needed.
• Maintain documentation of goals and medical tracking in electronic systems.
• Support the Individual Service Plan goals with the care team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Behavior management

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Electronic Charting Systems

Job description

Wellspring Community is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Provider to join our Residential Team in Castle Rock. A Direct Support Professional is more than just helping someone with their daily activities; it isassistingsomeone to live a meaningful life. Direct care support is a valuable career that changes the lives of the individuals you support and your life, too! In this role, you will be a mentor, friend, and advocate to the individuals you support.

Part-Time Schedule: 20 hours per week, with availability required for shifts between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Provide direct care and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community and in their personal home.
• Assist individuals in completing living skills, money management, cooking, and community participation, hygiene routine, household cleaning, and grocery shopping
• Plan and carry out a variety of recreational activities to advance social development (outings to museums, parks, dances, recreationcenter, etc.).
• Provide transportation to individuals as needed.
• Assist with medical care (medication administration, and transportation to medical appointments).
• Implement and document individual goals and medical tracking electronically.
• Participate with the team in development and implementation of the Individual Service and Support Plan.
• Coordinate other resources as needed,including support in arranging and/or directly providing transportation for participants.
• Facilitate and monitor activities consistent with Individual Service Plan goals and objectives for assigned caseload.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment.

Expectations of Position:

• Able to work well with team members in all departments within the Wellspring Community and the public at large.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviors through the execution of positive behavior supports for each individual/unique situation or seek help from senior positions when necessary.
• Excellent time management skills

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience working with the IDD community or other at-risk population
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Valid Driver’s license
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Charting Systems.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen and obtain DOT Certification (Company manages this).
  Wellspring Community is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.