Welcome to Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc.
- Do you enjoy helping people?
- Do you have a passion for the IDD/DD community?
- Are you creative and detail oriented?
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
Cottonwood is seeking a FULL TIME Day Program Direct Support Professional. Cottonwood is an active adult day program that provides daily living skills and community outings to IDD adults. Shift is Monday - Thursday 8a-5p.
BENEFITS:
- Hiring Bonus: $250 at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for new hire only if in good standing (total of $1,000)
- Medical Insurance Benefits - the first of the month after 60 days of full employment.
- Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
- Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid PTO and holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with company match.
- Potential for performance based raise.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Applicant with a teaching background is preferred.
- Experience working with adults with developmental & intellectual preferred.
- Mature & dependable individual; minimum age of 25.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must meet background and reference requirements.
- Reliable Vehicle with Proof of Auto Insurance.
- Clean Driving Record. We will ask you to supply your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). No suspensions & less than three tickets in three years.
- Computer/smart phone skills sufficient to complete required documentation.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide direct care and supervision to a people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or in the community and at our base site.
- 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 (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: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
Work Location: In person