What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver position at Continuum?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Continuum of Colorado is seeking Caregivers for our meaningful Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions in the Denver Metro, CO area . A caregiver will get to interact with a variety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our group home settings, implement care plans, and help our individuals with daily activities and transporting them to community activities.
We have homes located in Denver, Aurora, Castle Rock, Centennial, and Englewood. At this time, we are only hiring substitute positions for our houses outside of Castle Rock.
Requirements of Caregivers
- High school diploma or GED
- One (1) year experience in an area directly related to job, preferred (i.e., developmental disabilities, elderly)
- Be able to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training
- Perform personal care / medical procedures and consistently lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to read, write and converse in English and perform simple math calculations
- Know how to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) at an intermediate level; ability to use Outlook to communicate through email
- Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
- Valid Colorado driver's license; proof of insurance; 3 years of current, consecutive driving history
- Meet our driving requirements; no suspensions / revocations in the past 3 yrs and no more than 2 tickets in the past 3 yrs
We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organizations excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.
Requirements
Starting Salary & Benefits
16.00 / hourly - varies depending on shifts / locations
More about what you'll get to do as our Caregiver
Salary Description
16 / hourly
Salary : $16
