Job description

Welcome to Mountain Valley Developmental Services!

We are looking for candidates who have a real passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your Career Starts Here!

Being a Direct Support Professional is more than just helping someone with their daily activities, it is assisting someone to live a meaningful life. Direct care is a valuable career that not only changes the lives of the individuals you support, but also changes your life too! No experience? We will pay you to train you!

Rate of Pay Range: $20-$23.50 depending on relevant experience.

Position Overview:

The Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and contributing to the community. The DSP assists with activities of daily living, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP will also act as an advocate for the individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals. The DSP is responsible for communication with staff and among departments regarding relevant information pertaining to the individuals’ health, needs and other concerns. The DSP is flexible to work a variety of different shifts including nights, weekends and overnights.

Duties:

· Respect each resident’s rights within the program and treat all clients with dignity and respect at all times.

· Report changes in the health or status of the individual.

· Respond to emergency situations.

· Assist with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting.

· Provide support with hobbies, studies, and social activities.

· Transport and support out in the community: outings/field trips, and shopping.

· Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration.

· Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities.

· Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, toileting and/or bathing.

· Household duties.

· Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

· Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction.

· Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.

· People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people of all abilities.

· Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail.

· Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction.

· Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide training preferred.

Other Requirements:

A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.

A valid Colorado Driver’s license.

Verified legal status to work in the United States.

Rewards:

Employer paid Medical Insurance

Employer paid Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Matching Program
Paid Time Off

Flexible Heath and Dependent Care Accounts

Discount bus passes

Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

15% discount on AT&T and Verizon Plans

15% discount in Art on 8th

15% discount at Mountain Valley Greenhouse

Pet-Friendly Environment

Referral Reward Program

Discount Ski Passes

Electric Car Charging Stations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Battlement Mesa, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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