Direct Support Professional

Enrichment Services DSP (Direct Support Professional)

This position is Monday- Friday Daytime hours!

Your Career Starts Here!

Do you want to feel good about the work you are doing? Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in others' lives? Do you have a passion for home and health care? We are looking for YOU!

Job Summary:

Our Enrichment Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) are responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and contributing to the community. They assist with daily activities out in the community and at our Day Program facility in Glenwood Springs and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.

Pay Rate: $22-$26/hr based on relevant experience

Hours: Full- Time 40hrs/week. Monday- Friday Day time hours

Who are we:

Our Mission at Mountain Valley Developmental Services is to encourage and support individuals with developmental disabilities, enhance their ability to live, learn, and work in an independent and inclusive manner, and to educate the community about their contributions and capabilities.

MVDS supports adults and children in Eagle, Garfield, Lake and Pitkin counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our work provides life span services for these individuals, their parents and family members, guardians, colleagues at work, neighbors, and friends to promote independence, quality of life, and rights protection.

We take pride in our person-centered care and deep commitment to supporting persons with developmental disabilities. Every day employees strive to help clients live, learn, & work as independently as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support individuals in achieving their personal goals and promoting independence.
• Treat clients with respect and dignity.
• Assist with daily enrichment activities at our Day Program facility.
• Engage in meaningful activities and outings with individuals to enhance their quality of life
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions as required
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for individuals under your care
• Document and report any changes in behavior or health status

Our amazing perks:

-Bring your pet to work! Pet friendly environment

-3 weeks of PTO accrual your first year, start accruing day 1!

-Discount Bus Pass, Ski Pass, and Hot Springs Pass

-Employer paid Medical Insurance

-Employer paid Dental Insurance

-Employer Paid Life Insurance

-Employer Paid Counseling Sessions

-Vision Insurance

-Tuition Reimbursement for relevant schooling

-Up to 4% Retirement Program matching!

-Referral Reward Program

-Flexible health and savings account

-Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

-15% Discount at MVDS Greenhouse, Mountain Valley Weavers and Art on 8th

- 15% Discount on AT&T and Verizon Plans

-Electric Car Charging Stations

We Love to See:

• Previous experience in childcare, working with people with developmental disabilities, senior care, patient care, or direct support
• Knowledge of first aid, medications, and basic medical procedures
• CNA certification or intertest in becoming CNA certified

We Require:

• The ability to provide compassionate and person-centered care to individuals with diverse needs
• A High School GED or Diploma
• Ability to attend and pass a QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) class and test as offered by MVDS
• A valid Colorado Drivers License and reliable transportation
• A Criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards
• A TB test within the first week of employment (paid for by us)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviors with patience and empathy
• Ability to work a flexible range of shift times if needed

Physical Demands:

• Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; requires
• Frequent standing and walking; lifting and transferring clients on a as needed basis, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, etc.
• Ability to work with individuals with cognitive disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and /or uneven walking surfaces
• Expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Mountain Valley before?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26