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Direct Support Professionals-Adventurous Minds (CNA, Caregivers)

Mesa Developmental Services

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

$17.85/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

  • $17.85 per hour
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
  • Must be over 21 for driving purposes and have valid driver's license
  • All positions at Strive are contingent on passing a background check


Adventurous Minds Program provides opportunities to people with high physical, behavioral, and medical needs to interact in the community and meet new people/peers. The Vocational Direct Support Professional provides community supports to these individuals to become a bigger part of their own choices and physical assistance similar to CNA work. Must be able to adapt to a chaotic environment. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide compassionate care helping support individuals with disabilities live fuller lives. Working on helping them reach goals with activities of daily living, social independence, and being a part of their community. To thrive in this role, you must be passionate about helping people with disabilities and comfortable with providing personal care when needed.
-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.


Posting will close 8/28/2026

Requirements

Site Specific Physical Requirements:

  • Satisfactory results from a criminal and CAPS on background
  • 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.

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