Child Life Specialist jobs in Grand Junction, CO

ABOUT US: Hilltop Community Resources is a non-profit organization that has been providing human services to the Grand Valley for over 70 years. We value integrity, inclusion, relationship, growth, courage, and FUN! Hilltop puts People First and gives them the tools and support they need to face life's challenges. Hilltop provides numerous different services throughout Mesa, Delta, Montrose, and Gunnison Counties. 

PURPOSE STATEMENT: At Hilltop, we are dedicated to connecting people and building community.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay and benefits package. CHECK OUT OUR FULL BENEFITS GUIDE HERE: https://www.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2023/07/FINAL-Benefit-Guide-2023-2024-2.pdf
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and the lives of others. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for assisting and providing care support for adults with brain injuries at the Life Adjustment Program (LAP).

We have 3 open schedules for this role. During hours 6:45a-3:15p, we have schedules Friday through Monday, or Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. During hours 2:45p-11:15p, we have Tuesday through Saturday. The hiring wage range for this position is $18.50-$19.43 per hour. 

Accepting applications for this position until filled. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of the Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program, including Service 1, how we treat the residents, and Service 2, how we treat each other. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and
2. Providing direct personal unskilled care and hygiene assistance to residents following assigned resident Care Plans, (i.e., bathing, oral care, nominal to severe incontinence care, dressing, grooming, etc.), as well as assisting and monitoring residents during meal times (including, but not limited to, support, oversight, cueing, etc.).
3. Properly communicating the needs of both residents and staff to ensure good customer service and the overall well-being of residents, natural supports, staff and vendors.
4. Completing required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
5. Providing basic behavior management interventions (i.e., defusing anger, redirecting, offering alternative solutions and providing positive guidance for our residents) associated with characteristics of brain-injured individuals. Risks include sexual, verbal, and/or physical aggression that may be exacerbated by co-occurring mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
6. Maintaining professional boundaries with residents, co-workers, and outside agencies associated with any Hilltop program while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, privacy and rights of every individual.
7. Assist in performing housekeeping duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of resident apartments and surrounding grounds. This may include, but not limited to, trash removal, cleaning up bodily fluids (i.e. blood, feces, urine, vomit, etc.) while using the proper Personal Protective Equipment and disinfecting standards, disinfecting, cleaning wheel chairs and walkers, and organizing apartments.
8. Attending team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

One year of related experience or two years of work experience required.  Minimum 18 years of age required.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• CBI Records Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test

• N95 Mask Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination