Caregiver

Continuum of Colorado is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit agency providing services to people with a wide range of abilities. At Continuum, we empower individuals to live a meaningful life. We believe it is our responsibility to not only meet the needs of each individual we support but also to partner with our supported-individuals to help them reach milestones, achieve their goals, and make their dreams a reality.

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Continuum of Colorado

<p>Continuum of Colorado is a&nbsp;nonprofit agency providing services to people with a wide range of abilities. At Continuum, we empower individuals to live a meaningful life. We believe it is our responsibility to not only meet the needs of each individual we support but also to partner with our supported-individuals to help them reach milestones, achieve their goals, and make their dreams a reality. Person-centeredness is not just a trend or buzzword to us; it&rsquo;s a philosophy that embodies each Direct Support Professional we hire. Our mission is to be a partner in choice and independence by collaborating with individuals and their families to provide high-quality lifetime supports that will empower them to thrive in their community.</p> http://continuumcolo.org/

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$12.71 - $15.36 Hourly

Overview: <p><u><strong>Apply Now - $1000 Signing Bonus!</strong></u></p> <p>Continuum of Colorado is seeking enthusiastic&nbsp;<strong>Caregivers</strong>&nbsp;for our rewarding&nbsp;<strong>Direct Support Professional (DSP)</strong>&nbsp;positions in the&nbsp;<strong>Denver Metro, CO area</strong>. You&rsquo;ll 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.</p> <p>We have homes in Denver, Aurora, Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, and Castle Rock!</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Why is Continuum so great to work for?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay $12.71 - $15.36 / hour</li> <li>$1000 Signing bonus!</li> <li>Flexible hours and locations in the Denver Metro Area</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement Program</li> <li>Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</li> <li>Employer-paid training with a supportive team</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay</li> <li>Health, dental, vision Insurance</li> <li>401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%</li> <li>Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance</li> <li>Short- and long-term disability insurance</li> <li>Discounts on auto and homeowners insurance</li> <li>Employee assistance program</li> <li>Credit union membership</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Must haves to be a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional with Continuum of Colorado!</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED</li> <li>One (1) year experience in an area directly related to job, preferred (i.e., developmental disabilities, elderly)</li> <li>Be able to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training</li> <li>Perform personal care/medical procedures and consistently lift up to 50 lbs</li> <li>Ability to read, write and converse in English and perform simple math calculations</li> <li>Know how to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) at an intermediate level; ability to use Outlook to communicate through email</li> <li>Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work</li> <li>Valid Colorado driver&rsquo;s license/proof of insurance</li> <li>Meet our driving requirements; no suspensions/revocations in the past 3 yrs and no more than 2 tickets in the past 3 yrs</li> </ul>