CAREGIVER

Arizona Department of Administration•Coolidge, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking a Caregiver 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 and group home settings. DDD supports members and their families with flexible, high-quality, member-driven services that promote individual rights, independent decision-making, and community engagement. The position is located at 2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona. Shifts are 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, or 10:30 PM–7:00 AM. Weekend work is required. The salary is $41,288.00. 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 18 years of age to apply.
Ability to read and write in English and understand and follow spoken and written directions.
Knowledge of cleaning and basic housekeeping, human rights, personal care, planning processes, and basic cooking.
Ability to use a computer, including email, and manage time and work; ability to learn computer systems for timesheet entry and computer-based training.
Ability to plan activities for individual members’ needs, communicate verbally and/or through sign language, advocate for members, and participate in implementing PCSPs.
Ability to show compassion and respect for others.
Ability to attend staff training and apply program training and data collection principles relevant to members’ needs, including during medication administration.
Ability to learn and perform proper lifting techniques, general body mechanics, and behavior support techniques.
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, and to change work locations when necessary.
If driving or using a vehicle for State business, must maintain a current, valid, appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass applicable driving-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record; personally owned vehicles used for State business must have required liability insurance.
Must have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card.
Must pass searches of the Department of Child Safety Central Registry and Adult Protective Services Registry, background and reference checks, and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate restrictions.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene, while supporting members’ health, safety, well-being, and independence.
Provide recreational, medical, and leisure opportunities at home and in the community.
Drive a transport vehicle and, when needed, operate a lift; help members use seat belts and shoulder belts and secure wheelchairs with tie-downs.
Implement Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) programs and strategies; record and occasionally compile data; and write progress and communication notes.
Encourage members to develop new skills and maintain existing skills; implement therapeutic recommendations, which may include positioning, sensory activities, and exercises.
Complete incident reports and notify a member’s guardian when needed.
Respond to emergencies by calling for assistance, providing emergency intervention until medical help arrives, and helping coordinate and follow the emergency response plan.
Order, log, dispense, administer, and store members’ medications according to doctors’ orders after completing the required medication technician or medication administration course.
When assigned, perform shift lead duties, including organizing shift tasks, staff assignments, and member schedules.
Occasionally perform light housekeeping, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, making beds, taking out trash, washing dishes and clothes, and disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) participation and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave, 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