What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Strive?
**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.
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.
Most job functions are performed in a vocational setting, but include limited travel and outdoor activities. Driving is required on a regular or frequent basis.
### Requirements
Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge/Licenses
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.
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.
Most job functions are performed in a vocational setting, but include limited travel and outdoor activities. Driving is required on a regular or frequent basis.
### Requirements
Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge/Licenses
- H.S. Diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of core competency training including the following:
- Demonstrated competency in CPI & CPR
- CPI-Must demonstrate competency in personal safety techniques and team control
- CPR-Must is able to perform each skill area correctly without guidance
- First Aid
- Medication Administration/QMAP
- Satisfactory results from criminal background and reference checks per guidelines
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets STRIVE standards
- Ability to be flexible with location and shifts
- Personable
- Responsive to emergency situation
- Ability to lift from floor, transfer or & carry 12-25 pounds infrequently, 25-50 pounds no more than 6-12 times per shift.
- Ability to stand/walk at least 45 minutes per hour, 75% of shift.
- Ability to push/pull 10 pounds frequently, up to 75 pounds infrequently
- Ability to reach & stoop occasionally and to kneel and squat for up to15 minutes occasionally.
- Ability to complete gross and fine motor activities with hands and fingers frequently.
- Ability to use vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
- Depth perception that allows for judging distance and space.
- Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds from the floor rarely (fire drills)
- Ability to carry heavy weights (over 50 pounds) occasionally.
- Ability to squat frequently and kneel infrequently
- Ability to push up to 180 pounds frequently (manual wheelchairs) and team push power wheelchairs if not operational.
- Ability to reach over, forward and to the side frequently
- Ability to perform movements & balance to assist with transfers frequently
- **Must be 21 years or Older for driving purposes**
- **Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to legally drive in the State of Colorado.**