This position offers you the opportunity to help adults with disabilities by empowering them to have a voice in planning their life and supports. This position is responsible for providing case management, coordinating services for adults and their providers with the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and ensuring the support provided matches the individual’s needs. The successful candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with numerous team members and agencies.

Sample Supports’ culture is centered on the needs of the individuals we serve and our employees. We aim to develop and grow our teams to be able to provide the highest quality of care to the individuals we support. Sample Supports fosters an environment of inclusivity and forward thinking where we drive initiatives forward to meet the needs of the people we serve. We are seeking applicants that are interested in being part of the boldest and bravest agency in Colorado!

Benefits:

• Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
• Flexible spending, and dependent care accounts (with $250 employer contribution)
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 100% employer paid life insurance and voluntary term life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flex PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401k with up to 4% match
• Dream Project Participation - agency sponsored funding/support for personal and professional goals - https://www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html

Duties and responsibilities

• Completes home visits on a monthly basis to evaluate compliance with the residential inspection
• Works closely with Directors in developing clinically appropriate treatment, safety and behavior plans for each adult
• Provides ongoing training and resources to high-needs clients and families
• Works closely in coordination with case managers, guardians, advocates, state personnel, therapists and families to monitor the adult in placement and ensure all needs are being advocated for appropriately.
• Complete quarterly audits of the provider and client files, and ensures that all documentation is in compliance with CO Developmental Disabilities Standards
• Respond to emergencies involving adults on caseload, and be available “on-call” on a 24/7 basis

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S in the social services preferred (Human Services, Human Development, Social Services, Psychology)
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with special needs and/or disabilities, including those with a history of severe trauma and/or neglect desired
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the Sample Supports driving requirements
• Basic knowledge and understanding of behavior development and methods of crisis intervention
• Ability to communicate and interact with individuals from varying social, educational, and economic levels
• Ability and willingness to work some hours outside of normal working hours to respond to emergencies or to otherwise meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families
• Due to the nature of the work performed at People Power PEO, and that this position works with an at risk population, we do require a criminal background check be completed.

Salary:

$48,543 annual