Direct Support Contractor

Are you interested in helping individuals with developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest? Vista Care Utah is looking for dedicated, caring, and motivated individuals to join our team as Independent Contractor caregivers.

With different roles available, you can help these individuals gain independence, access their communities, and thrive in their daily activities.

Vista Care has been in operation for over 30 years and is committed to our mission of serving more people better while keeping them in our hearts and actions at all times.

If youd like to help us further that mission, contact us to become a Direct Support Contractor to help someone with an intellectual or developmental disability live their life as independently as possible, ensure theyre part of their community, and ensure they live life to the fullest.

JOB TYPE: Independent contractor COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Services Provided LOCATION: Orem, Utah and surrounding areas POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: As a direct support contractor, your role and responsibilities will vary depending on the type of service.

Respite Provider: Temporarily taking an individual with disabilities into your home, or staying at the home 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 individuals support strategies, behavioral supports, dietary needs, and other identified care requirements.

Provide transportation when authorized and appropriate.

Complete required service documentation and communicate relevant information to Vista Care and/or the regular caregiver.

Pay rate is negotiated between the regular caregiver and the respite provider.

Typical pay ranges from $100 per day to $125 per day depending on the individuals funding level and negotiations between the caregivers.

Supported Living Provider: Provide individualized support to help people live as independently as possible in their own home and community.

Assist with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, and household responsibilities.

Support budgeting, shopping, money management, and other independent living skills.

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 development of independent living skills.

Support health and safety needs according to the individuals support plan.

Complete required service documentation and communicate with the individuals support team.

Pay begins at $19.00 per hour and may be more based on the individuals needs level Day Supports (Individual) Provider: Provide individualized daytime support and supervision to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...