Direct Care Provider

Goodwill of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Provider, Direct Care, will implement and maintain a Community Integration program for all assigned consumers to achieve their individual goals to provide intensive support services to develop the abilities necessary to maximize their independent functioning in a home and community environment.

Requirements

Must be able to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and plans, submit them in a timely fashion.
Possess excellent time management skills.
Must have a working knowledge of community resources.
Must conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance.
Must have the ability to work independently, cooperatively and to exercise effective planning.
Must demonstrate flexibility within the framework and pressure of established deadlines.
Must have the ability to drive for company business.
Must have valid Colorado State driver license.
Must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.
Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Nice To Haves

A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience in a social service, counseling, or rehabilitation setting, providing direct services to persons with physical, emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers.
Train and be creative in motivating consumers toward individual success.
Ability to relate effectively to disabled person, their parents and guardians and be empathetic toward their needs.

Responsibilities

Meet with potential new clients to interview as a potential provider.
Complete all client program paperwork to include Individual Support Program (ISP) tracking, monthly timesheets, incident reports.
Provide services specified in the Individual’s Plan and assisting them with working towards their goals and documenting the progress.
Complete all necessary client specific documentation, e.g., timesheets, log notes, ISP tracking, and incident reports on a monthly basis.
Maintain complete and accurate records and statistical data as required for all clients and programs.
Participate in required training sessions.
Deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required by the Program Coordinator.
Follow all guidelines set forth by state regulations and will ensure that quality communication occurs between them, the client, and Goodwill of Colorado Staff.
Perform direct service tasks outlined in the plan of care, such as; personal care, emotional support, housekeeping, and home management.