Direct Support Provider (DSP)

For over 30 years, PASCO has been serving the disability community through advocacy and quality care. Our primary mission is to facilitate choice, independence, and peace of mind for families living with disabilities. We accomplish this mission by helping our clients, and their families, lead rich and fulfilling lives while in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Here at PASCO, we strive to hire the best, most qualified candidates and nurture both their personal and professional goals. We seek the passionate, the dedicated, and those that see beyond the job to the impact they can make in their community. With PASCO, you’ll embark on a rewarding journey, enriched with benefits and a culture that thrives on always doing the right thing and commitment to our core values. We support our employee’s learning and growth in the field while offering benefits like weekly paychecks, flexible schedules, employee referral bonuses, casual dress code, PTO, 401k, bonuses and medical/dental/vision benefits, just to name a few. See how you will make a difference by putting our families first...

• We were the first agency in Colorado to launch the Family CNA program allowing natural supports in the home to receive pay for providing caregiving services to their loved ones.
• We provides services across 17 counties along the front range of Colorado.
• PASCO has worked tirelessly to bring accessible transportation, family caregiving, service expansions, and innovative legislation for over 30 years!

Built by advocacy, sustained by compassion.

POSITION
We are seeking a compassionate caregiver (Direct Support Provider/DSP) in Southwest Loveland, CO 80537 to provide direct support to a 27-year old male client with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, epilepsy, and food allergies. Client has no physical disabilities, he is cooperative, happy, and fun to be with. Your main responsibilities will include taking the client on community outings (Supported Community Connections), playing with client indoors during inclement weather, supervision (particularly with ensuring the client does not eat food that was not prepared for him due to allergies), and ensuring the client's safety and well-being. Additionally, you may be required to administer emergency medication, as the client has occasional seizures.

POSITION PURPOSE

We aim to support the development of independent living skills and encourage choice while assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in leading productive and meaningful lives. Our services and support are offered either in the homes of individuals with IDD or in their chosen community settings. These services aim to facilitate the accomplishment of goals set by the individual receiving support. The services provided are determined by the case management agency responsible for individuals with IDD.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Supported Community Connections - take client out on community outings such as go: to the park, bowling, to play mini-golf, to the greenhouse, horse-back riding, or swimming - just to name a few.
• Entertain and play with client - for example: play basketball, air hockey, cornhole, sensory activities, or simple board games like Candyland, Connect-4, Trouble, Chinese Checkers.
• Ensure client does not eat anything not specifically prepared for him, as they have food allergies.
• Monitor for seizures, and administer seizure medication as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & STRENGTHS

• Reliable transportation, valid/active drivers license and current insurance
• QMAP certified (preferred, not required as we will train)
• CPR certification (preferred, not required as we will train)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Flexible and dependable
• Enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
• Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
• Experience in home healthcare, child care, medical field, adult care, or ABAT or RBT (preferred but not required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires walking or standing a significant amount of the time during shift
• Capability to assist client with mobility or physical assistance
• Visual and auditory acuity to assess clients needs and respond promptly.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, lifting, reaching, pushing, twisting at waist

JOB TYPE: Part-time

SCHEDULE: Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm (*day of the week and start/end time is negotiable*)

LOCATION: Loveland, CO 80537

PAY RATE:  $34.07/hour (weekly paychecks)
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PASCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients that is free of harassment and discrimination.