Family Recruited Employee

Imagine!•Boulder County, CO, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position is for individuals who have been recruited directly by a family or who are interested in providing one-to-one care for an individual receiving services. FRE services offer clients who cannot function in group settings the opportunity to access community resources or increase various skill levels with 1:1 support. This role can provide parents with respite, offering support during evenings, weekends, holidays, or nights, which typical agencies may not offer. The service preserves dignity by allowing trusted family members or chosen individuals to be paid for providing certain aspects of personal care, rather than an unfamiliar agency employee. Families can utilize these supports during their own hours of employment, allowing them to continue working with peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands at home.

Requirements

Must be 18 or older.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate proficiently in English.
Must have regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Must have an active email address and mobile device capable of accessing all current imagine! online systems.
Must complete background check.
Must meet with the FRE program manager to complete the i9 form and new hire paperwork.
Must obtain an employee number.
Must complete 7 initial online trainings.
Applicants driving clients in their vehicles must provide a copy of their driver's license.
Applicants driving clients in their vehicles must provide proof of adequate auto insurance (coverage must be a minimum of $100,000/person in the vehicle and $300,000/accident).

Nice To Haves

FRE’s are not permitted to provide any supports considered skilled care. (g-tube, lifts & transfers/wound care/suctioning/etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one care for an individual.
Assist clients in accessing community resources.
Increase client skill levels.
Provide respite care during evenings, weekends, holidays, or nights.
Provide personal care services.
Develop abilities and skills necessary to participate in community life, including community education, training, and volunteer activities.
Build and develop relationships and natural supports in the community.
Accompany individuals in community activities.
Utilize the community as a learning environment through services in various settings.
Provide care for individuals aged 12-17 while primary caregivers work, pursue education, or volunteer.
Provide training to increase skill levels in cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Support individuals to maintain or increase skill levels with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, routine assistance with medical appointments, budgeting, meal planning, and grocery shopping.