Overview
Residential Caregiver – Direct Support Professional (DSP) Jobs in Englewood, CO at Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc.
Welcome to Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc.
Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency established in 1991 to provide residential and day program services to Colorado citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Cottonwood’s motto is “People Serving People,” and that is what we strive to do both for the individuals we support and our employees.
Cottonwood believes in providing a variety of community-based supports and services to individuals with IDD, empowering them to live as independently and productively as possible while promoting individual choice, dignity, and quality of life.
Your Career Starts Here
Being a Direct Support Professional is more than just helping someone with their daily activities, it is assisting someone to live a meaningful life. Direct care is a valuable career that not only changes the lives of the individuals you support, but also changes your life too!
Cottonwood is seeking multiple full-time direct support professionals to work with individuals directly in their group homes.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Health insurance.
Paid training and orientation.
Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
401k retirement plan with company match.
Flexible spending account.
Paid holidays and PTO accrual.
Potential for performance-based raise annually.
BONUS: $250 at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for new hire only if in good standing (total of $1,000)!
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
2 1/2 Day Shift – Englewood House: Friday 6am – Sunday 2pm
** 24-Hour periods are compensated at 16 hours; allowing for 8 hours of uncompensated sleep time. You do get to sleep on your shift, but you are required to be at the property for the duration of your shift. **
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience working with adults with developmental & intellectual preferred.
Mature & dependable individual; minimum age of 21.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must meet background and reference requirements.
Computer/smart phone skills sufficient to complete required documentation.
Reliable Vehicle with Proof of Auto Insurance.
Clean Driving Record. No suspensions & less than three tickets in three years.
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, crafts, and community participation, hygiene routine, household cleaning, and meal preparation.
Plan and carry out a variety of recreational activities to advance social development (outings to museums, parks, dances, recreation center, etc.).
Provide transportation to individuals as needed.
Assist with medical care / hygiene care as needed (medication administration, toileting, etc.).
Implement and document individual goals and medical tracking electronically.
Full job description will be provided upon request. Cottonwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are ready for a career change and to be part of a life changing team, apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
Are you able to spend two nights in the home with the individuals who live there?
Experience:
Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Residential Caregiver – Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Company: Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc.
Location: Englewood, CO
