Direct Support Contractor

Are you interested in helping individuals with developmental disabilities live their lives tothe fullest? Vista Care Utah is looking for dedicated, caring, and motivated individuals tojoin our team as Independent Contractor caregivers. With different roles available, you canhelp these individuals gain independence, access their communities, and thrive in theirdaily activities. Vista Care has been in operation for over 30 years and is committed to our mission ofserving more people better while keeping them in our hearts and actions at all times. Ifyou'd like to help us further that mission, contact us to become a Direct SupportContractor to help someone with an intellectual or developmental disability live their life asindependently as possible, ensure they're part of their community, and ensure they live lifeto the fullest. JOB TYPE: Independent contractorCOMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Services ProvidedLOCATION: Ogden, Utah and surrounding areas POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: As a direct support contractor, your role and responsibilities will vary depending on thetype of service. Respite Provider: • Temporarily taking an individual with disabilities into your home, or staying at thehome where the individual resides, while their regular caregiver is unavailable.• Maintain the individual's health, safety, and wellbeing.• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care as needed.• Support recreational, social, and community-based activities. • Follow the individual's support strategies, behavioral supports, dietary needs, andother identified care requirements.• Provide transportation when authorized and appropriate.• Complete required service documentation and communicate relevant informationto Vista Care and/or the regular caregiver.• Pay rate is negotiated between the regular caregiver and the respite provider. Typicalpay ranges from $100 per day to $125 per day depending on the individual's fundinglevel and negotiations between the caregivers.Supported Living Provider: • Provide individualized support to help people live as independently as possible intheir own home and community.• Assist with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, andhousehold responsibilities.• Support budgeting, shopping, money management, and other independent livingskills.• Assist individuals with accessing community resources, appointments, activities, and social opportunities.• Provide transportation and community access as authorized.• Promote self-determination, choice, communication, advocacy, and developmentof independent living skills.• Support health and safety needs according to the individual's support plan.• Complete required service documentation and communicate with the individual'ssupport team.• Pay begins at $19.00 per hour and may be more based on the individual's needslevel Day Supports (Individual) Provider: • Provide individualized daytime support and supervision to people with intellectualand developmental disabilities.• Assist individuals in developing a community-based activity calendar withmeaningful community access opportunities.• Assist individuals in developing and maintaining social, communication, self-help, and independent community living skills.• Support participation in meaningful community-based activities based on individualinterests and goals. • Encourage independence, choice, self-advocacy, and development of naturalcommunity connections.• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living when needed.• Provide transportation to community activities and appointments when authorized.• Implement individualized goals and support strategies.• Maintain required documentation regarding services, activities, progress, andsignificant events.• Pay begins at $19.00 per hour and may be more based on the individual's needslevel