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Easter Seals Blake Foundation•Safford, AZ

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About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation provides behavioral health, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Arizona. The Direct Support Professional I / Caregiver supports people with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. The role assists members with personal care, household tasks, transportation, community participation, medication, and following individual support plans. It may also include job coaching to help members develop work skills and adjust to their chosen work environments. Employees must remain awake during working hours and may work in homes, day programs, or group homes, with regular driving to members’ homes and other locations. Additional hours or days may be required depending on circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Three months of caregiving experience preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current, unrestricted driver's license with no more than two minor moving violations or one accident within the past three years.
Three years of driving experience required.
Must pass a criminal background check before employment and regular checks throughout employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications.
Must remain awake during working hours.
Able to establish and maintain a collaborative team atmosphere with team members and members.
Self-directed and sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
Excellent customer service in stressful situations; professional appearance, communication, and conduct.
Able to direct and assist members to support their safety.
Basic knowledge of self-determination and individualized support principles and practices.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions and remain calm in emergencies.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds to support member care.
Able to drive regularly to member homes and other locations and provide transportation for visits, trainings, and other work-related activities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Three months of caregiving experience.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with personal care and hygiene, including restroom use, eating, moving, carrying, and lifting, using one-person, two-person, and mechanical-lift transfers.
Perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundering, making beds, yard work, and other household chores.
Provide transportation and community support for outings, field trips, medical appointments, and shopping.
Guide members in community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and vocational responsibilities.
Administer medications or assist members with self-administration of prescribed and non-prescription medications as directed by licensed medical specialists.
Keep each individual’s file up to date and read and follow the member’s individual support plan (ISP).
Report incidents to appropriate staff and help complete incident forms.
Assess and apply behavior or physical management techniques during crises, obtain assistance when needed, and provide First Aid and CPR if necessary.
Provide job coaching and on-the-job training tailored to members’ needs; support adjustment to their chosen work environment, identify motivation, develop skills, teach job-search skills, and counsel members on work habits and skills for competitive employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
403(b) plan with a 50% employer match up to 3%.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
Health Savings Account.
Voluntary life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
The organization pays for the Arizona DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
Paid training for CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications.