Versatile Direct Support Professional (Relief)

Strive Colorado IDD Services; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Colorado IDD Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Relief) to support individuals across vocational/day program settings and in community activities. The role is hourly, PRN, and contingent on background check clearance.

Responsibilities include medication administration oversight, medical care coordination, safety monitoring, and providing person-centered supports to promote growth and independence. Flexibility to work across locations is required.

Qualifications

• Maintains QMAP certification in good standing.
• Background check required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered supervision, assistance, coaching, and support per Service Plan/ISP and safety plans.
• Provides vocational coaching and supports workplace routines, task completion, productivity, communication, and appropriate workplace behavior.
• Supports participation in facility-based and community-based vocational/day program activities aligned with individuals’ goals and abilities.
• Encourages informed choice, self-advocacy, independence, and community participation with appropriate levels of support.
• Breaks tasks into manageable steps, provides prompts, demonstrations, and hands-on instruction as needed.
• Follows Behavior Support Plans and safety protocols with respectful, person-centered approaches.
• Maintains and documents services accurately, including attendance, ISP data, incident reports, and required records.
• Transports individuals when assigned and operates program vehicles safely, reporting any concerns.

Job description

Strive Colorado IDD Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Relief) to support individuals across vocational/day program settings and in community activities. The role is hourly, PRN, and contingent on background check clearance.

Responsibilities include medication administration oversight, medical care coordination, safety monitoring, and providing person-centered supports to promote growth and independence. Flexibility to work across locations is required.