What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- Healthy Mind Healthy Body position at Mesa Developmental Services?
Description
Strive is a non-profit organization authorized by the State of Colorado to provide community-based services and supports to individuals with disabilities and their families. STRiVE has been providing services and support to individuals and families with developmental disabilities in Mesa County for over 50 years. As the community needs have increased so has the diversity of our programs. “STRiVE” represents our staff and the people we support every day.
Do you participate in a variety fun activity out in the Grand Valley and in a program/work setting? As a Direct Support Professional, you assist multiple programs in providing opportunities daily activities and interacting in the community by meeting new people/peers and with job coaching skills in various job opportunities. The Vocational Direct Support Professional provides community support and daily caregiving to individuals to assist them in becoming a bigger part of their own choices. 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! There are complex duties depending on the behavioral, medical, and personal care needs of the individuals served. The DSP takes the lead role in coordinating higher quality of life experiences for the individuals they serve in the program.
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
Job will close 1/23/2026