Family Recruited Employee - Colorado Springs / Pueblo

PPCH's Family Recruited Employee (FRE) Program allows families and individuals to recruit those they know and trust to work with their loved one on the SLS waiver. PPCH will hire, employ, and pay the FRE. FREs must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the United States, meet PPCH background requirements, and complete the training necessary for the position.

Personal Care FREs enhance the quality of life of a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities by supporting the person with daily tasks such as physical hygiene, eating, money management, and exercise.

Essential Duties :

Provides support with activities of daily living as identified in the person's Service Plan.

Works to ensure that individuals receiving services are healthy, safe, and valued by others.

Complies with PPCH, State, Federal, and other applicable guidelines and regulations.

Maintains respectful and professional relationships with individuals receiving services, staff, guardians, family members, and team members.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Required training will be provided and must be successfully completed

Experience

• No experience necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively use a computer, email, and Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to complete required trainings and learn PPCH operations and systems
• Valid Colorado driver's license, and ability to meet PPCH's driving requirements may be required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent lifting and carrying of approximately 25 lbs
• This position may involve physically assisting others, including pushing / pulling individuals using wheelchairs, transferring individuals with mobility needs, and assistance with daily living skills such as toileting and personal hygiene
• This position involves pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting
• This position may involve using typical housekeeping tools such as a broom, mop, vacuum, and household cleaners
• Work is primarily conducted in private homes
• Driving throughout the Denver Metro area may be required on a regular basis

NOTE : In order to be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at : www.parkerpch.com / careers so that you're entered into our ADP system.

Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide a space where everyone feels welcome, regardless of where they're from or how they got here. Our commitment to equity is woven into the very fabric of our organization. We treat every individual with respect, dignity, and kindness. We strive to honor the gifts and talents of everyone in our community, and to create a culture of belonging.

PPCH uses E-verify.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email, include the job title and number and confirm your request for an accommodation to recruitment@parkerpch.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.