Why Mesa Developmental Services
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedSupports and provides services for people with developmental disabilities in Mesa County.
- Residential and supported living Services - offers community-based living arrangements that are catered to the needs of each individual. Options include host homes and congregate apartments. Minimal support staff is also available for clients living independently in homes or apartments.…$6.9M spent in FY2024
- Employment related Services - includes a number of supported community small group opportunities. Vocational skills focus on four main skills including community business, community employment, community integration and life skills. Specialized habilitation Services and supports are offered in four distinct…$3.8M spent in FY2024
- Child and family Services are designed around the child and family needs, concerns and priorities related to the development of the child. The purpose of family support Services is to reduce, delay or prevent out of home placement and to…$1.7M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription 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…
About Mesa Developmental Services
From its Form 990- Budget $16.6M · Human Services
- Staff 572 · founded 1966
- Pays its leaders $163K–$171K (2 reported)
- Open jobs 9 · Jobs at Mesa Developmental Services · Full 990 report