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Continuum of Colorado has 2 wonderful opportunities for Activity Services Facilitators with our East Day Program (Aurora, CO), who are committed to providing excellent customer service and supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and who likes to have fun while doing so! This is a rewarding position where you get to supervise and interact with a small group of individuals while facilitating the following:

* Community activities such as visiting new museum exhibits and area venues * Site-based activities such as skill building and memory exercises including sensory fun, gardening, games, arts and crafts, socializing, singing and music activities * Physical fitness * Community volunteer projects * Hobby development

*MALES are strongly encouraged to apply! 

This is a full-time 36-hour/week position working Mondays – Thursdays; 7:45a - 4:45p.

Your role as an Activity Services Facilitator will help these individuals become active members of their community; help them develop skills for future success; and provide meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life while providing a safe and nurturing environment.

What You’ll Get To Do! * Training and assisting individuals in services in completing daily activities and other tasks (cleaning, toileting, meal preparation, meal pick-up and delivery, cooking, budgeting, hygiene, etc.) as assigned *  Meeting individuals in services' needs for transportation as assigned *  Implementing and documenting individuals in services' Individualized Service and Support Plant (ISSP), care plans and protocols

Must Have’s To Be Our Activity Services Facilitator! * High school diploma or GED * Prefer one year experience in an area directly related to job assignment (i.e., developmental disabilities, elderly, etc.) * Must be committed, caring, dependable and hardworking * Able to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training * Able to perform needed personal care and medical procedures * Able to use crisis intervention techniques as trained by agency and as directed by the individuals in services' plan where applicable * Able to operate a wheelchair appropriately and assist with individuals who may be non-ambulatory, including transfers. * Able to read, write and converse in English and perform simple math calculations for purposes of carrying out job assignments * Able to perform basic food preparation as applicable * Able to meet physical demands of the position

The Other Stuff You Need * Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work * Valid Colorado motor vehicle license * Proof of adequate motor vehicle insurance * Meet and maintain agency driving requirements

What are our agency driving requirements? * Show three (3) current, consecutive years of driving history * No suspensions or revocations during that period for any reason * No serious violations in the past three (3) years * No more than two moving violations in the past three (3) years

The Good Stuff - Starting Salary and Benefits! $12.71 - $13.89/hourly

Here's some of the excellent benefits we offer and why it's great to work here! * A great work-life balance where a full-time workweek = 36 hours * Health/dental/vision coverage * Employer paid and supplemental life insurance * Short- and long-term disability insurance * Generous paid time off and holiday pay * 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% * Mileage reimbursement * Tuition reimbursement program (after working full time for at least one year) * Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans * Onsite gym and lounge for employee use at both office locations * Discounts on auto and homeowners insurance * Employee assistance program * Credit union membership * Employer-paid training

Here’s More About Us Continuum of Colorado is a 501 (c)(3), nonprofit agency providing services to people with a wide range of disabilities. We are a commonly controlled entity of Developmental Pathways, a Community Centered Board that serves Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and the City of Aurora. Our Vision is to provide innovative and effective services characterized by self-direction, choice and respect for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Check us out at www.continuumcolo.org.