CAREGIVER

Arizona Department of Administration•Coolidge, AZ

21h•$41,288•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to join their team as Caregivers within the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). This role involves coaching, teaching, mentoring, and providing direct support to members with developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, or epilepsy) ranging from mild to profound. Services are primarily designed to meet the personal needs of members in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and group home settings. DDD aims to provide flexible, high-quality, and member-driven services and supports, offering individuals opportunities for independent decision-making and community engagement. Applicants cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, or be employed/subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Applicant must be 18 years of age to apply.
The ability to read and write in English.
The ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and change work locations, when necessary.
Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968.
Subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry and the Adult Protective Services Registry.
Successfully pass background and reference check.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience in coaching, teaching, and mentoring individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experience in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) or group home settings.
Knowledge in cleaning and basic housekeeping.
Knowledge in human rights.
Knowledge in providing personal care.
Knowledge in planning processes.
Knowledge in basic cooking.
Skills in using computer (including email), and managing time and work.
Skills in planning activities designed to meet specific needs of individual members.
Skills in communicating with members verbally and/or through sign language.
Skills in advocating for members.
Skills in participating in implementing Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP).
Ability to display compassion with respect to others.
Ability to attend staff training and apply basic principles of program training and data collection.
Ability to learn and use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based trainings).
Ability to learn and perform proper lifting techniques, general body mechanics, and behavior support techniques.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene), health, safety, and general well-being of members, encouraging independence.
Provides recreational, medical, and leisure opportunities at home and in the community.
Drives a transport vehicle, operates a lift if needed, and assists members with safety requirements including seat belts and shoulder belts, ensuring wheelchair safety in the vehicle using tie-downs.
Implements Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) programs and strategies, records data, and writes progress and communication notes.
Encourages development and maintenance of member skills.
Implements therapeutic recommendations, including positioning, sensory activities, and exercises.
Completes incident reports and notifies the member's guardian if necessary.
Responds to members' emergency situations by calling for assistance and providing emergency intervention until medical help arrives.
Assists in coordinating the emergency response plan and follows necessary steps to ensure member safety.
Orders, logs, dispenses, administers, and stores medications according to doctor's orders after completing the appropriate medication technician or administration course.
When assigned, performs shift lead responsibilities, which may include organizing and implementing shift tasks, staff assignments, and member schedules.
Occasionally completes assigned light housekeeping duties (e.g., sweeping, mopping, dusting, bed-making, emptying trash, washing dishes, clothes washing, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs).

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities