Independent Travel Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $200 daily rate

Enhancing Communities by Creating Opportunities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Through an Innovative and Person Centered Approach

Reports to : Social & Travel Director

Hours : Vary

General Description

The independent contractor provides meaningful and individually tailored services to meet the goals, desires and needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who attend FRIENDS of Broomfields Travel Program activities. The contractor is responsible for providing appropriate supervision, mentoring and teaching opportunities so that adults may gain greater independence, increase their personal repertoire of leisure skills, and build meaningful relationships with community members. The contractor helps to ensure activities are provided in a healthy and safe environment.

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Provide direct support and supervision during travel events.
• Assist and support individuals to ensure participation in the activities.
• Break down tasks or parts of an activity into manageable components so that people of all abilities can participate to the best of their ability.
• Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and eating.
• Assist adults with a variety of aspects of personal care, include toileting, grooming and ambulating.
• Ensure the activities and the health and safety needs of the individuals are consistently met.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document administration.
• Display an awareness of individuals needing physical assistance with ambulation.
• Recognize the needs and desires of the individual and provide appropriate support.
• Provide routine positive reinforcement, inspiration and moral support to the individuals served.
• Manage crises according to established policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Handle minor issues that arise, including de-escalating, re-directing, reporting progress and problems to the Department Director.
• Provide activities and social interactions that are age appropriate and ensure people are treated with dignity and respect.

Transportation

Communication

Documentation Requirements

Other Duties / Responsibilities

Job Functions

Education and Training

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.