Company Overview: Spectrum is a leading provider of human services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide our clients with the greatest quality of life and the highest level of independence in the community. Spectrum has been serving Colorado for over 40 years in residential settings, Day Program, community and in-home support, and community integrated employment.

Position: Day Program Van Driver

Compensation: $40,000-$45,000 annually

Location: Spectrum Day Program in Lakewood

Position Overview: As a member for the Day Program team, you have the incredible opportunity to serve an amazing population with intellectual and developmental disabilities and make a real difference in their lives! You get to help them meet their goals, learn new skills, brighten their day, and in turn, your own! You will be providing care for those receiving services and not only ensuring their health and safety but making sure they are getting the most out of their day! As the Van Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting participants to and from Day Program, beginning from their homes in the southwest Denver/Littleton area to the Lakewood Day Program. You will also be a valued member of the Day Program team as a full time Direct Care Provider.

Spectrum offers our I/DD population the opportunity to come into the Spectrum Day Program or to go out into the community with our highly trained professionals and friends. At our Day Program, our clients work on their adaptive learning skills by going on community outings, collaborating with peers, and participating in group led activities. In the community, individuals work on their independent learning skills and community engagement by practicing appropriate social interactions, money management, and more, with your modeling behavior, guidance, and support.

Job Functions

During Transportation:

• Assist individuals with disabilities as they get on and off the vehicles
• Act as a representative of Spectrum and ensure that all those receiving services are treated respectfully
• Immediately address any behaviors, escalations, or issues that may occur during the route and report to supervisor
• Immediately report all problems that occur during route to supervisor
• Responsible for the safety and security of the van and client specific information
• Complete weekly inspections of the van

As Direct Care Staff:

• Work with individuals to meet their formal and informal goals, as well as service plan requirements
• Supervise and monitor clients to maintain safety and appropriate supervision levels

• Assist with feeding, and activities of daily living required to ensure the success of our participants, including hand over hand and assistance in the restroom
• Engage in, participate and lead group activities with those receiving services

• Work with individuals to meet their formal and informal goals, as well as service plan requirements to help create a meaningful life for others
• Supervise and monitor clients to maintain safety and appropriate supervision levels at all times
• Assist with feeding, changing and performing any activities of daily living required to ensure the health and safety of our participants. This includes verbal prompting, hand over hand and full physical assistance in the restroom. Must be comfortable and confident in performing bathroom supports - No experience with this? Don't worry, we have a great team ready to help support and train you at all times
• Engage in, participate and lead group activities with those receiving services. Model and uphold ethical boundaries with clients and peers.
• Transportation of individuals to and from Day Program or individual appointments will be required.
• Solve problems, handle conflict, and be mentally adaptable in dealing with multiple individuals with challenging behaviors when in Day Program
• Complete daily notes and goals tracking through Spectrum’s provided online tools and monthly paperwork

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 21 years of age of older
• High energy, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for others
• Pass a Criminal and Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and willing to undergo a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs
• Dependable and Punctual
• Possess a positive attitude, be compassionate and have aptitude to care for others. and the ability to communicate with peers and other staff members.

Physical Requirements

• Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs
• Bend, sit, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work on your feet throughout (approximately 8 hours) the day and transfer clients, independently and with assistance
• Transfer clients in and out of vans
• Transfer clients in and out of wheelchairs, from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa, and in the restroom. (Two person transfers take place in Day Program)

Experience

• At least one year working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred, not required)

Spectrum provides the following training initially and for recertification:

• Initial Orientation and On-Boarding
• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions
• QMAP-Med Administration
• Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training