Caregiver for Children with Special Needs
7 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job DescriptionNonprofit organization looking for individuals to provide care for children with various special needs in center, home, and community environments; Spanish-speakers a plus! Excellent benefits and paid training to receive national certification! Previous experience with special needs preferred but not required. Previous positive experience working with developmental disabilities and/or at-risk kids preferred but not required. Must be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent and pass a background check. Benefits for all staff include: • Paid Ongoing training with opportunities to advance including leadership positions, • Flexible schedule - perfect those in school or with children, • ALL WORK HOURS PAID AT SAME HOURLY RATE (billable, non-billable, training, etc); Client cancellations are typically supplemented by training or program development hours, • Scholarships and Tuition Discounts at several Universities, • Culture of collaboration, • Recognition for your hard work through Agency-specific social media where employees earn points towards gift cards of your choosing, • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 75% of medical premium PAID BY AGENCY, • Retirement - Agency contributes up to 3% of gross annual salary even without employee contribution, • Life Insurance - 100% of premium PAID BY AGENCY, • Paid Leave for all employees regardless of part-time or full-time, • BONUS PROGRAM - full time staff can earn up to an additional $1000 per quarter, • Provide therapeutic care in the location scheduled in accordance with the policies and requirements of PlayDate as well as the service arrangements spelled out in the service plan, • Engage in play, • Prompt social interactions, • Promote community engagement, • Prepare meals in accordance with dietary restrictions, • Assist with toileting and grooming, • Maintain trainings and necessary certificationsRequired SkillsEducation:, • High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:, • Special needs: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In person