Employment Opportunities
Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We're excited for you to join us. We're currently hiring for:
- Direct Support Professional
-Property Maintenance
Check below for an in depth overview, and when you're ready- apply!
direct support professional
what's a direct support professional (dsp)?
The National Association for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) says:
"Direct Support Professionals assist people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in realizing their full potential and becoming valued and participating members of their communities. Their work is complex and goes well beyond caregiving, requiring skills including independent problem solving, decision making, behavioral assessment and prevention, medication administration, health and allied health treatment, teaching new skills, crisis prevention and intervention and more. The job duties of a DSP may resemble those of teachers, nurses, social workers, counselors, physical or occupational therapists, dieticians, chauffeurs, personal trainers, and others. Their work requires strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with the people they support and their families. DSPs may work in family or individual homes, intermediate care facilities, residential group homes, community job sites, vocational and day programs, and other locations. Their work is determined by the unique needs and preferences of the individuals they support and they are held to high ethical and professional standards."
job description
minimum requirements
- High School Diploma
- 21 years or older
- Valid Colorado Driver's License
- Successfully pass background screenings
- No disqualifying events on Driving Record
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including 2 1/2 day shifts (includes overnights), holidays, and during inclement weather
physical/ cognitive requirements
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate by speaking and hearing in English.
- Must be able to perform basic math, including multiplication, division, and fractions.
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, grasp, walk, climb, step, push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs frequently throughout each shift (and other physically demanding tasks)
- Must be able to multitask and have a keen ability to handle stress well.
- Must be comfortable working independently.
job duties
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is highly dependable and detail oriented. The DSP supports adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their home with a variety of tasks in accordance with the mission of C.A.R.E., Inc.
Job duties include:
- Assistance and completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
- Transportation in agency vehicle to day program, appointments, shopping, and other activities as desired
- Administration of medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
- Preparing and serving balanced meals by following provided menu, and assistance with feeding if needed
- Follow all health and safety protocols
- Proper documentation and communicating all health and safety concerns to supervisor
- Keep a safe, sanitary, and organized home environment
- Schedule, communicate, and accompany to doctor's appointments, and ensure follow-up is completed as ordered
- Complete ongoing in-service training as required
- Attend all house meetings and scheduled trainings
- Implement programs as specified in each person's Individualized Plan (IP)
- Other duties as assigned.
PROPERTY maintenance WORKER
maintenance worker overview
The maintenance team is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and needs of 8 residential properties and the administration office. This position requires basic knowledge of typical maintenance activities.
Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Starting pay is $18/hr and up based on experience.
Schedule: Either four 10 hour shifts (Mon-Thur) or five 8 hour shifts (Mon-Fri)
(This is an example of a typical schedule. Schedule subject to change.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license
- Provide a Driving Record from the Colorado DMV
o Must not have had a DUI/DWAI within the past 36 months.
o Must not have had more than 3 moving violations withing the last 12 months.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be able to pass a background check with no felony convictions.
- Must be able to provide at least three references.
Job duties:
The ideal candidate for this position will have basic maintenance skills. The candidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify and initiate needed maintenance and repairs to homes and residential properties.
- Lawn Care and Maintenance
o weekly mowing
o weed management
o raking/ watering
o leaf blowing/ pickup
o edging/ trimming
o seasonal fertilizing/ aerating
o snow removal
o exterior pest control
o upkeep of fences/ driveways
o tree pruning/ trimming
o winterizing sprinkler systems
o obtaining/ maintaining adequate supplies of equipment and supplies to complete duties
o maintaining equipment in properly working condition.
o Other duties as assigned
- Residential/ Building Maintenance
o minor drywall repairs
o minor plumbing repairs
o minor “handy-man” repairs
o painting interior/exterior
o pest control
o maintenance of lighting (ie. bulbs)
o maintenance of smoke alarms, CO2 alarms, fire extinguishers
o moving of furniture as needed
o occasional carpet shampooing
o furnace filter replacement
o other duties as assigned
- Vehicle Care and Maintenance
o tires- obtain repairs/ replacements as needed
o ensure plate tags and registrations are current
o ensure wheelchair tie-downs are properly functioning
o minor repairs of lifts/ wheelchairs/adaptive equipment, as needed
o ensure routine maintenance (oil changes) are completed
o ensure maintenance vehicles/trailers/etc. are maintained in proper working condition and cleaned regularly
o other duties as assigned
- Maintenance/ Storage Area
o garages are locked at end of each day
o area (gate) is locked at end of each day
o areas are kept in a clean, safe, organized condition
o adequate supplies on hand for completion of all duties
o other duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned.