DSP Driver GH PT

RISE INC FAMILY•Kingman, AZ

1d•$16 - $16

About The Position

RISE provides services for people with disabilities in residential settings. Its mission is to create opportunities for and with people, including the individuals and families it supports, its employees, and other stakeholders. RISE is hiring part-time Direct Support Professional Drivers who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting people with transportation, mobility, daily living, hygiene, meal preparation, and behavioral supports. Drivers provide support in keeping with RISE’s mission, vision, and values; demonstrate respect and promote choice and rights; and help create an environment free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They support individuals in achieving outcomes identified in their plans and maintain required documentation. Drivers must drive during their shifts and provide transportation whenever needed while working. They also act as appropriate role models, help maintain clean and safe environments, respond effectively to emergencies, attend required meetings and training, and follow RISE and state policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years old to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other requirements specified by the RISE Insurance Agency.
Must have a current and clear Arizona State Driver’s License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record covering the past three years from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, or from the Navajo Nation Driving Record if employed within Navajo Nation.
Must have current CPR and first aid.
Must obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for vehicle fuel cards.
Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate for the specific job.
Must pass a satisfactory background check and obtain Level One Fingerprint Card clearance.
Must have reliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephone.
Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience and education in developmental disabilities or a related field.
Specific language abilities other than English may be required to meet the needs of people and families receiving support.
Knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.

Responsibilities

Assist people with transportation, mobility, daily living, hygiene, meal preparation, and behavioral supports.
Provide support consistent with RISE’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrate respect, promote choice, and uphold the rights of people receiving support.
Contribute to an environment free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Support people in achieving outcomes identified in their plans.
Maintain required records, logs, and other documentation.
Complete RISE-designated driver safety training and follow RISE transportation policy.
Drive while on shift and provide transportation whenever needed while working.
Act as an appropriate role model and support appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as needed.
Maintain clean and safe environments.
Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including fire, first aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, and behavior intervention.
Follow RISE personnel practices, including attendance, punctuality, and procedures for requesting time off.
Work scheduled hours and attend staff meetings and mandatory training.
Follow RISE and state policies and procedures.