Services We Offer:
- Respite
- CYM Respite
- High Fidelity Wraparound
- Child and Youth Mentor
- Specialized Habilitation Services
- Supportive Community Connector
- Community Connector
- Mentorship Services
- Homemaker Basic
- Homemaker Enhanced
- Non-Medical Personal Care
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Services & Opportunities
At Pikes Peak Respite Services (PPRS), we provide compassionate, individualized support designed to strengthen families, encourage independence, and help children, youth, and adults thrive in their homes and communities.
Explore our available service areas and career opportunities below.
Child & Youth Mentorship
Building Confidence, Stability & Connection
Child & Youth Mentorship provides meaningful one-on-one support to children and youth. Mentors help build positive relationships, encourage personal growth, support emotional stability, and reduce the risk of crisis or out-of-home placement.
What Mentors Do
- Build safe, positive, and trusting relationships.
- Encourage confidence, independence, and self-expression.
- Recognize and celebrate individual strengths, talents, and interests.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and advocacy.
- Model healthy communication and relationships.
- Participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community.
- Introduce children and youth to new experiences and opportunities.
- Communicate with PPRS staff to support goals and individualized plans.
- Maintain professional relationships with families and community partners.
Mentor Qualifications
- Updated resume with relevant experience.
- Completion of required Child & Youth Mentorship training.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with diverse children, youth, and families.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- A positive, engaging, and dependable personality.
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Respite Services
Reliable Support for Individuals & Caregivers
Respite services provide short-term support for individuals with disabilities while giving primary unpaid caregivers time to rest, recharge, or attend to other responsibilities.
Individual Respite
- One-on-one support.
- Up to 10 hours within a 24-hour period.
- May take place in the participant's home or community.
Group Respite
Group Respite may support multiple eligible individuals, including siblings when appropriate. Arrangements are coordinated between the provider and family.
Day Respite
Available to qualifying contractors.
CYM Respite
Providers must complete the required Child & Youth Mentorship certification before providing CYM Respite.
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Youth Day Services
Daytime Support for Children & Youth
Youth Day Services provide individualized support to children and youth during daytime or working hours while offering temporary relief to primary caregivers.
Individual Youth Day
- One-on-one support.
- Up to 10 hours within a 24-hour period.
Position Type: Contract
Supportive Community Connector
Building Skills & Community Connections
Supportive Community Connector services help individuals develop the confidence and skills needed to become more involved in their communities.
What SCC Providers Do
- Support participation in social and recreational activities.
- Help individuals build and maintain friendships.
- Encourage community involvement and independence.
- Assist with access to educational or training opportunities.
- Support participation in volunteer activities and community events.
Transportation Reimbursement
$10 per shift
Up to 20 miles round trip
Effective March 2024
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Community Connector
Encouraging Meaningful Community Involvement
Community Connector services help individuals build relationships, develop natural supports, and participate in activities that promote independence and inclusion.
What Community Connectors Do
- Encourage socialization and relationship building.
- Support participation in community activities.
- Promote skill development and independence.
- Provide support according to the individual's authorized service plan.
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Mentorship Services
Supporting Independence & Self-Advocacy
Mentorship services help individuals develop confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills through meaningful guidance and real-life experiences.
Mentors may use:
- Coaching
- Modeling
- Instruction
- Encouragement
- Skill-building activities
- Community-based experiences
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Homemaker Basic Services
Helping Maintain a Safe & Comfortable Home
Homemaker Basic services assist individuals with routine household tasks when a disability makes those responsibilities more difficult to manage independently.
Services May Include
- General household cleaning.
- Laundry.
- Light household organization.
- Routine household maintenance tasks.
- Other authorized household support.
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Homemaker Enhanced Services
Additional Support for Specialized Needs
Homemaker Enhanced services provide assistance beyond routine household tasks and may include habilitation or specialized cleaning related to medical or behavioral needs.
Habilitation
Providers help individuals learn and practice household skills so they can complete tasks as independently as possible.
Extraordinary Cleaning
Additional cleaning may be provided when medical or behavioral circumstances create needs beyond standard household cleaning.
Position Type: Contract or Employee
Non-Medical / Personal Care
Supporting Everyday Comfort & Independence
Non-Medical and Personal Care services provide individualized assistance with daily activities while helping participants maintain safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.
Services May Include
- Maintaining a safe home environment.
- Cooking and meal support.
- Cleaning and laundry.
- Assistance with shopping and errands.
- Support with appointments.
- Companionship and social interaction.
- Assistance with activities of daily living.
- Authorized personal care support.
Position Type: Contract or Employee
High Fidelity Wraparound
Coordinating Care Around Youth & Families
High Fidelity Wraparound is an evidence-based, team-centered care coordination process designed for children and youth with significant behavioral health needs.
The process brings together youth, families, providers, and other important supports to create an individualized plan based on the family's strengths, needs, culture, values, and priorities.
What HFW Facilitators Do
- Build strong partnerships with youth and families.
- Identify family strengths, needs, priorities, and goals.
- Develop a Strengths, Needs, and Culture Discovery.
- Bring together family members, providers, and community supports.
- Facilitate collaborative team meetings.
- Develop individualized support plans.
- Monitor progress and adjust strategies when needed.
- Maintain regular communication with families and team members.
- Connect families with helpful services and community resources.
HFW Facilitator Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifying experience.
- Experience working with children, youth, and families.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to facilitate team-based planning.
- Experience supporting diverse families and communities.
- Relevant professional or lived experience with youth who have complex emotional or behavioral needs.
- Experience with schools, behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, or healthcare systems is beneficial.
Position Type: Salaried
Join the PPRS Team
Whether you're interested in mentorship, respite, community-based services, personal care, or care coordination, PPRS offers opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
Make an impact. Build connections. Support independence.