Staff Application

HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND FAMILY SUPPORT PARTNER

Overview: The High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) is a needs-based planning process to improve the lives of children with complex needs and their families by empowering the families and youth to have their voices brought to their individualized plan. The individualized plan is child-centered and family-focused with the process focusing on strengthening the natural family, extended family and social supports for the child and family by developing a team to support the family throughout the process and in learning the skills of the model.

Job Description: The High-Fidelity Wraparound Family Support Partner will work as part of a Joint Planning Team to assist adolescents with emotional needs and their families. The Family Support Partner will provide education and limited direct support to help the adolescent and their family strengthen their natural support system. Family Support Partners must be able to relate to what families are going through, so they can walk alongside the family as they move through the HFW process. Therefore, Family Support Partners must have lived/personal experience raising or caring for their own child with similar challenges; allowing them to draw on personal experience and use their own life experiences to model for families to navigate systems and use their voice to meet their families’ needs. The Family Support Partner provides the youth and family support and guidance during meetings and in completion of the individualized plans developed by the family. The Family Support Partner will also work with families to develop their own team of supports (natural, community, and professional/systems) to reach their family vision. 

Responsibilities include: Attend all mandatory trainings. Attend meetings as requested by the adolescent, family and/or other team members. Support the implementation of the 10 Principles of High Fidelity Wraparound. Support the implementation of the 4 Phases of High Fidelity Wraparound. Must complete training in the High-Fidelity Wraparound Model. Must work toward becoming credentialed as a Family Support Partner. Provide direct support (in a limited and appropriate manner) within the family-driven plan. Ensure the Principles and Phase of the High-Fidelity Wraparound process is delivered with the highest possible fidelity. Work closely with team members to support positive outcomes for the adolescent and family. Assist with linkage to natural and community supports. Assist with crisis stabilization when needed. Work with mental health providers and other team members as needed. Ensures completion of all documentation requirements within determined time-frames. Other non-essential duties as specified by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Requirements: Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills within a collaborative approach. Able to attend evening appointments as needed. Be a team player and be able to work with a team of family members, supports and professionals. Be comfortable sharing your families’ experiences with clients and other professionals on the team. Be the parent of a child with complex emotional and behavioral needs. Comfortable with extensive driving throughout El Paso, Park and Teller Counties; depending on which area hired for. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Have life experience which allows you to possess a diverse understanding of the struggles families with children with complex emotional needs endure. Have successfully navigated child serving systems. Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word and email applications. Working knowledge of child serving systems. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors level degree preferred. Job Types: Full-Time. 

Homemaker Basic 

Includes: $13.50 /hour

Routine light housecleaning, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen areas

meal preparation

bed making for the client only > laundry for the client only

shopping

Providers: Upon arrival, establish a routine for each visit so it is clear what is needed and expected. Before leaving each homemaker basic shift, have the parent/guardian walk through so you can explain what you accomplished while there before they sign your timesheet.

Does not include:

animal care, homemakers are not responsible for aquariums, terrariums, cages, litter boxes, kennels, outside yard area, etc. Service animals are no exception.

toy/book organization- toys and books can be gathered to one area for floor care, such as vacuuming and sweeping

personal care services

moving furniture or appliances, or climbing to clean

yard work, putting up holiday decorations, pool area

All cleaning supplies and equipment are to be supplied by the household receiving services.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $13.50 /hour

Please Contact Beverly Seemann at 719-659-6344 for application

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Homemaker Enhanced Guidelines:

 $17.25 per hour

Includes:
Same house hold tasks as described under homemaker basic with addition

of teaching the tasks or extraordinary cleaning

Goal based service- must fill out proper paper work and have an under standing of the service plan

Primary goal is to increase independence were applicable Extraordinary cleaning is a result of behavioral or medical needs,
such as need for dust-free environment due to allergies or cleaning of fecal smearing due to behaviors

Does not include:

animal care, homemakers are not responsible for aquariums, terrariums, cages, litter boxes, kennels, outside yard area, etc. 

Service animals are no exception.
toy/book organization- toys and books can be gathered to one area for floor care, such as vacuuming and sweeping
personal care services
moving furniture or appliances, or climbing to clean
yard work, putting up holiday decorations, pool area

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $17.25 /hour

Role as a Professional Caregiver :

14.25 per hour

Day Respite over 10 hours $180 a day 

A caregiver is committed to meeting the respite needs of a family, by providing a

consistent, safe, secure & fun environment.

A caregiver provides a service that gives parents the opportunity to renew their energy and commitment for the challenges of parenting their child with special needs and typical siblings.

A caregiver sets boundaries with whom they work and with the family while ad- hering to PPRS policies and procedures.

A caregiver duplicates, as much as possible, the family routines, rules, etc., ac- cording to the parents instructions and provides continuity of care while fol- lowing through with PPRS rules and regulations.

A caregiver knows to have both fun and boundaries set by his/her parents while providing care. Remember parents are the experts.

A caregiver needs to avoid triangulation and splitting, including splitting both within the family and between the family and professionals.

A caregiver respects confidentiality and privacy according to HIPPA laws.

A caregiver fills out PPRS paperwork daily including: Shift Checklist, Diaper Changing Log, Communication Log, Potty Schedules and Respite Room Clean- ing documents. These documents prove PPRS’s continuity of care and act as legal documents in a court of law.

A caregiver is to leave an environment better than it was found, if you see some- thing that needs to be done please help.

A caregiver will act as a professional while at PPRS adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by PPRS policies and procedures while respecting every- one at all times.

It is the caregiver’s responsibility to know the services allowed in the service plan. Please confirm any service plan changes with management, prior to working amended hours. Gastrostomy services are not allowed until prior client specific training and written authorization from PPRS.

• Includes:

Short term break for primary caregiver
Respite services can be in the individual’s home or in the community

• Sibling care when the client is receiving services as allowed by the service plan
• Does not include:
• Pet care
• Care of non-siblings in the the home
• Personal Care
• Homemaker services beyond cleaning up after the individual receiving services during the shift

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $14.25 /hour

Day Respite over 10 hours $180 a day 

Community Connector Guidelines: $22.00 per hour

Community Connectors must pass background checks and go through orientation just as our Respite Care Providers do.

Includes:

One on one support to support in the community
Variety of activities in the community
Opportunity to build natural relationships and supports
Interaction with individuals other than the service provider 

Goal-based service- must fill out proper paper work and have an under standing of service plan

Does not include:
Paying admission for the for movies, events, concerts etc.

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Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.00 /hour

Community Connector Guidelines:  SCC 1 & 2 $12.50 hr, SCC 3 & 4 $13.00, SCC 5 $14hr, SCC 6 $17 hr 

Community Connectors must pass background checks and go through orientation just as our Respite Care Providers do.

Includes:

Access to typical functions in community life experienced by the general population 

Access to community education or training 

Wide variety of options for building relationships within the community 

Opportunity to build natural supports 

SCC can be delivered one on one or in a group setting 

Goal-based service- must fill out proper paperwork and have an understanding of the service plan and goals 

Does not include:
Paying admission for the for movies, events, concerts etc.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: SCC 1 & 2 $12.50 per hr, SCC 3 & 4 $13.00 per hr, SCC 5 $14 per hr, SCC 6 $17 per hr 

Includes: 

$14.75 per hour

 The duties of personal care worker may include the following: 

 Observation and maintenance of the home environment that ensures the safety and security of the consumer. 

Assistance with household chores including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry. 

Assistance in completing activities such as shopping, and appointments outside the home. 

Companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing and activities that stimulate the mind. Assistance with activities of daily living, personal care and any other assignments as included in the service plan. 

Completion of appropriate service notes regarding service provision each visit. Documentation shall contain services provided, date and time in and out, and a confirmation that care was provided.   

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $14.75 /hour

Includes: 

$25.00 per hour

 Includes: Promoting self-advocacy through many different methods such as in structuring, providing experiences, modeling and advising. 

Goal based service- must fill out proper paperwork and have an understanding of the service plan. 

Training in infant and child care when the individual is a parent. 

Participation in community boards.

Assistance in understanding complex medical conditions. 

Service can be performed in or out of the community 

Does not include: Services included in day habilitation  

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $25.00 /hour