Direct Support Professional, CES/SLS Services

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional, CES/SLS Services role is onsite in Grand Junction, CO, with compensation of $17.85 per hour. The position provides respite support to a child with medical needs so families or guardians can take a break from caregiving. The provider follows the individual’s support plan, offering supervision and assistance with daily needs, medication when assigned, meals, transportation, and recreation. The role also documents services and incidents and responds appropriately to medical or behavioral emergencies.

What you'll do

• Provide supervision and support in a residential setting
• respond to medical, behavioral, or other emergencies
• administer medication when assigned
• assist with hygiene, meals, transportation, and recreation
• complete service documentation, event reports, and billing as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

grand junction co

strive

ces

sls

respite support

disability support

child medical needs

medication administration

first aid and cpr

residential support

10–20 hours weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Opening specifically supports a child with medical needs; gastrostomy-tube and seizure-disorder experience are preferred. Schedule is 10–20 hours per week depending on caseloads; all schedules welcome.

About the employer

Strive is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.