Support Professional-Coffee Klatch

Description

Coffee Klatch

$17.85 per hour

7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday

All positions with Strive are contingent on passing a background check.

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.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you assist multiple programs in providing opportunities for daily activities and community interaction by meeting new people and applying job coaching skills in various opportunities. The DSP provides community support and daily caregiving to individuals to help them become a bigger part of their own choices. The DSP supports health and safety, encourages reasonable risks to foster growth and independence, participates in person-centered planning, and assists individuals in achieving their goals.

There are complex duties depending on behavioral, medical, and personal care needs of the individuals served. The DSP helps coordinate higher quality of life experiences for those served.

Most job functions are performed in a vocational setting, with limited travel and outdoor activities. Driving is required on a regular or frequent basis.

Job will close 2/5/2026

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 be 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 situations

• 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 to 15 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.

• Additional Program Specific Physical Requirements (Mobile crews, janitorial crews, Transitions, Retirement, Tranquility, Milestones, Wellness and Active Wellness):

• 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.