CAREGIVER LEAD

Arizona Department of Administration•Coolidge, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and motivated Caregiver Lead to coach, teach, mentor, and provide direct support to members with developmental disabilities ranging from mild to profound. Services are primarily provided in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) and group homes, supporting members’ personal needs, rights, independent decision-making, and community engagement. The role includes supporting members with daily living activities, personal care, recreation, transportation, behavior support, and health and safety needs. The Caregiver Lead may serve as the lead or in-charge person when a supervisor is absent, assist with training new employees, and ensure required reports are completed and submitted on time. The position is located at 2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona. Available shifts are 6:30 AM–3:00 PM and 2:30 PM–11:00 PM. Salary is $42,935.98; the posting lists Grade 16 and a closing date of November 18, 2026. Applicants may not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in or a spouse or close family member with a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, and change work locations when necessary.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued under Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968.
Must successfully pass background and reference checks, including searches of the Department of Child Safety Central Registry and Adult Protective Services Registry.
If driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function, must maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and pass required driving-record checks; employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Knowledge of basic member rights, medication administration, the PCSP process, data collection and documentation, and problem-solving techniques.
Skills in verbal and nonverbal communication, including sign language; training and teaching; planning activities for members’ specific needs; problem-solving; organization; interacting with others; routine medical treatment; and sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination.
Ability to give and follow directions, understand and teach daily living skills, provide compassionate care while maintaining members’ rights, remain composed in emergencies, attend staff training and apply program-training and data-collection principles, collect data according to Federal, State, Agency, and PCSP standards, and learn State rules, policies, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities.
High school diploma or GED (identified as an ideal-candidate qualification).

Responsibilities

Encourage and involve members in recreational activities at home and in the community, and support their active participation during leisure time.
Use prevention, support, redirection, and members’ behavior-building plans to address inappropriate behaviors using the least restrictive means.
Transport members as needed, including driving, operating lifts, securing seat belts and wheelchairs, and taking members to day or work programs, medical appointments, and community activities.
Assist members with activities of daily living, meals, nutrition, housekeeping, basic care, hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing while promoting independence.
Communicate verbally or through sign language, read, write, and follow directions.
Implement and write Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) programs and strategies, and collect and record data.
Provide continuous active treatment and maintain knowledge of members’ abilities and needs.
Order, log, dispense, administer, and store medications according to doctors’ orders after successfully completing the applicable medication technician or medication administration course.
Serve as lead or in-charge person in a supervisor’s absence, assist with on-site training of new employees, and ensure reports are completed and submitted on time.
Respond to emergencies by calling for assistance and providing emergency treatment until medical help arrives; complete incident reports and notify members’ guardians.
Coordinate evacuation plans and follow safety procedures while minimizing disruption and injury to members.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Long-term disability coverage.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities.