Healthy Mind/Healthy Body is a Vocational Program that supports staying active and healthy choices. Promoting activities such as hiking, swimming, fishing, and interacting and participating in the community. The Vocational Direct Support Professional provides community supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSP strives to assure the health and safety of persons served while also encouraging them to take reasonable risks to foster growth and independence. The DSP participates in person-centered planning and assists individuals in achieving their goals as noted in the Service Plan (SP) The DSP facilitates a full range of services and supports, with the nature and complexity of duties depending on the behavioral, medical and personal care needs of the individuals served.
Requirements

• Listen attentively and take general interest in assisting people with enjoying meals, maintain personal hygiene, and learning their routines.
• Support individuals in assisting them with making and maintaining relationships with friends, family, and their loved ones. Assisting with making phone calls, setting up get-togethers, and regular interactions. Must be able to drive and have valid drivers license.
• Assist with medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medications, and daily documentation. Strive provides training with QMAP Qualification, CPR, and Vital Signs for maintaining individuals' health and well-being.
• Assist with transporting and getting individuals out into the community, for work and recreational experiences.
• Collaborate with Co-workers and supervisor in maintaining a positive and safe program/work environment.

Site Specific Physical Requirements: •

• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to carry heavy weights (over 50 lbs.) occasionally.
• Ability to squat frequently.
• Ability to reach overhead, forward and to the side frequently.
• Ability to perform move and balance to assist with transfers occasionally.

Financial Accountability:
May be responsible for billing, using cash registers/clover pad, and collecting from vendors.

• Must be over the age of 21 due to insurance purposes.
• Must have a valid drivers license

Salary Description

15.75