Direct Support Professionals-Float

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

$17.85 per hour

Full Time (Hours and days may vary)

All positions at Strive are contingent on passing a background check

The Direct Support Professional  strives to assure the health and safety of persons served while also encouraging them to take reasonable risks to foster growth and independence. The Vocational Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Float is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position that provides scheduled coverage and support across STRiVE vocational and day program settings and in the community. The employee's schedule and assigned program location(s) will be based on coverage needs. The DSP promotes the health, safety, rights, choice, independence, employment goals, community participation, and skill development of individuals receiving services. Float staff may be assigned to different vocational programs based on staffing needs and must be able to follow program-specific routines, individual plans, supervision requirements, and documentation expectations. 

· MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. Maintains QMAP certification in good standing. Assists and supervises individuals in taking medications and completing treatments, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations. Assures that medications are stored in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. Assure medications (prescription and over the counter) are available in adequate supplies to meet individual needs. Assures that there is a current physician order for all medications and that the order is correctly reflected on the medication administration record. Completes counts on all medication as required. Assures medications are properly labeled and correctly disposes of expired or discontinued medications. Assures that medication records are accurate and complete. Maintains the first aid kits.

· MEDICAL CARE/TREATMENT. Assures that individuals receive appropriate and timely medical care and treatment (routine and emergency). Assures timely follow-through on all medical orders. Adheres to all individual care plans and protocols. Assures that medical records are maintained in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES. Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical, behavioral, and other emergencies as well possible abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation. Accesses emergency support from supervisor, on-call supervisor, or other administrative staff as appropriate and/or as required by policy. If necessary, arranges emergency medical transportation, and assures necessary information accompanies the individual. Makes appropriate notification, documents and reports emergencies as required by applicable policies, procedures and regulations supervisor, duty officer or other administrative staff as appropriate and/or as required by policy. If necessary, arrange emergency medical transportation, assures necessary information is available to medical professionals and accompanies individual if necessary. Makes appropriate notification, documents and reports emergencies as required by applicable policies, procedures, and regulations 

Job will close: 10/9/2026

Requirements

Provides person-centered supervision, assistance,   coaching, and support in accordance with each individual’s Service Plan/ISP,   supervision level, safety plan, behavior support plan, rights modifications,   and other applicable protocols.

Provides vocational coaching and supports individuals with   workplace routines, task completion, productivity, communication, appropriate   workplace behavior, and development of employment-related skills.

Supports participation in facility-based and   community-based vocational/day program activities that reflect each   individual’s interests, goals, abilities, and documented supports.

Encourages informed choice, self-advocacy, independence,   community participation, and meaningful involvement while providing only the   level of assistance needed for safe and successful participation.

Breaks vocational and program tasks into understandable   steps and provides prompts, demonstrations, accommodations, repetition, and   hands-on instruction based on individual learning needs.

Follows individual Behavior Support Plans, Safety Control   Plans, approved rights modifications, and other behavior-related protocols   using respectful, person-centered approaches.

Provides assistance with personal care, mobility, meals,   positioning, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living when   required by the individual’s documented needs and the assigned vocational   program.

Completes accurate, objective, and timely service   documentation, attendance, ISP/program data, incident documentation, and   other records required by STRiVE policy and the assigned program.

Transports individuals when assigned and authorized.   Operates STRiVE vehicles safely, follows Transportation Department   procedures, ensures passenger safety, and promptly reports vehicle concerns.

Assists with program set-up, clean-up, inventory,   supplies, work areas, vocational materials, and other routine operational   needs of the assigned program.

Reports to assigned vocational locations on time and   provides float coverage across programs as staffing needs require.   Communicates effectively with supervisors and team members regarding   individual needs, schedules, and program expectations.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical,   behavioral, safety, and other emergencies and completes required   notifications and documentation.

Completes all required onboarding, program-specific   orientation, and assigned training needed to safely provide coverage in each   vocational program.

Assures necessary supplies, tools, equipment, and   vocational materials are available for assigned activities. Monitors   inventory and promptly communicates supply, equipment, or repair needs to the   appropriate supervisor.

Uses program equipment and tools safely, completes routine   care or basic preventive maintenance when trained and assigned, and promptly   reports equipment problems or unsafe conditions.

Supports safe, clean, organized, and functional vocational   work areas. Reports facility or maintenance concerns, submits or communicates   work-order needs as directed, and assists with routine program set-up,   clean-up, stocking, and organization.

Provides orientation, modeling, and job-site guidance to   staff when assigned to help maintain consistent program routines, contract or   work expectations, and individual health and safety supports.

Maintains flexibility to report to different STRiVE   vocational programs, job sites, community locations, events, and seasonal   activities as scheduled based on coverage needs.

Monitors individuals' participation and task completion   and provides job supports, prompting, coaching, and redirection needed to   help individuals remain engaged and successful in assigned vocational   activities.

Supports individuals in food-service, barista, mobile   food-truck, and customer-service activities when assigned, including teaching   and modeling safe food preparation, beverage preparation, order fulfillment,   point-of-sale tasks, cleaning, stocking, and other job skills appropriate to   the program.

Operates program-specific equipment when trained and   assigned, which may include Clover point-of-sale devices/registers, espresso   machines, shaved-ice machines, coffee makers, panini presses, donut machines,   and other vocational equipment. Follows applicable safety, sanitation, and   program procedures.

When assigned and properly trained/authorized, drives or   assists with operation and set-up of program vehicles and trailers for   community events and vocational activities, including food-truck or event   operations.

Maintains flexibility for schedule and reporting to where   the need is.

Performs other job-related and DSP duties as assigned   within the scope of the position, training, and applicable STRiVE policies   and requirements.