Child & Youth Mentor/ Direct Support Provider Job at Pikes Peak Respite Services

Pikes Peak Respite Services Colorado Springs, CO

We are currently hiring in Boulder, Larimer, Adams, Arapahoe, Weld, Denver and surrounding areas, Colorado Springs and surrounding areas! Please contact us to see if we are hiring in your area as we expand :)

www.pikespeakrespiteservices.com

Child Youth Mentor and Direct Support Providers Needed!! Here we grow again!

Pikes Peak Respite Services

Why become an Employee or Contractor with Pikes Peak Respite Services?

PPRS offers a diverse workplace community, opportunities for professional development, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining a work-life balance!

Pikes Peak Respite understands the need for flexible schedules, in fact it is what our entire model is built on, you may schedule yourself with the hours and days that suits your lifestyle.

At PPRS, people share each other's triumphs and challenges, and that is why we foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration above all else. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities to our team members, allowing them to schedule work with the hours and days that suits their lifestyle. Our goal is to maintain a culture of positivity, innovation, and personal growth - all while providing outstanding service to our clients.

PPRS provides opportunities for you to be an employee or a contractor. Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K benefits are offered depending on employment status.

PPRS Mission: Pikes Peak Respite Services is a human service agency providing respite services, family advocacy, community accessibility, homemaker, and mentorship services. We are an experienced service driven team dedicated to providing safe, quality, and worry free care for your loved ones.

What is a Child Youth Mentor and Direct Support Provider?

What is a Direct Support Provider? A Direct Support Provider is an employee or contractor that will develop a relationship with their client in a caring work environment while following PPRS and State of Colorado guidelines for care. This care could include Respite, Homemaker, Community Connector services, Mentorship or Host Home opportunities.

For more information of these services and what they entail please visit our Staff Opportunities page. www.pikespeakrespiteservices.com

  • Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience with Developmental Disabilities is preferred but not required
  • Professionalism
  • Focus on individualized care and support
  • Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and admin staff.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (if providing services with transportation)
  • Clear background screening and reference checks
  • Ability to chart individual progress through a web based system

What is a Child Youth Mentor? A Child Youth Mentor is an employee or contractor that is part of a “team” for a family needing services. The team is generally involved in the wraparound process and can include a myriad of services and responsibilities. To include but not limited to crisis situations, (stabilization, prevention, de-escalation), interventions, collaboration with schools or therapy, and supports for the child/youth and their family to prevent out of home placement. The Child Youth Mentor will work closely with the parents/guardians as well as the Facilitator from PPRS to provide services for the dynamic needs of the individual.

A Child Youth Mentor will develop a trusting and communicative relationship with the individual, provide advice and mentorship conversations, find safe and fun activities in the community to create learning and integration moments, be an advocate, listener, and coach.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience with Developmental Disabilities is preferred but not required
  • Professionalism
  • An updated resume after completing CYM training.
  • Understanding of Service Plans and Individualized Support Plans
  • Focus on individualized care and support
  • Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and admin staff.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (if providing services with transportation)
  • Clear background screening and reference checks
  • Ability to chart individual progress through a web-based system
  • Focus on individualized care and support
  • Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and admin staff.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (if providing services with transportation)
  • Clear background screening and reference checks
  • Ability to chart individual progress through a web-based systemFor more information of services and what being a CYM entails please visit our staff opportunities page

www.pikespeakrespiteservices.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 4x10
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Self-determined schedule
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Colorado: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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