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Easter Seals Blake Foundation•Safford, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation seeks a Direct Support Professional I / Caregiver to support individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities in living as independently as possible. The role provides assistance in home, day program, and group home environments and may involve traveling to different sites or homes. The position includes weekend and evening work, and employees must remain awake during working hours. The caregiver assists with personal care, hygiene, household tasks, transportation, community activities, medication, and implementation of each member’s individual support plan. The role also includes reporting incidents, responding to crises, and performing First Aid and CPR when needed. In the job-coach capacity, the employee provides individualized on-the-job training, helps members develop work skills, and supports preparation for competitive employment. This position requires regular driving to member homes and other locations. Employees may need to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances. The work can involve lifting and assisting members with mobility, and using required personal protective equipment. Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to inclusion and diversity.

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.
At least three years of driving experience.
Transportation must be available for daily visits, trainings, and other work-related activities; organizational vehicles may not always be available.
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; paid for by the organization.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications; training is paid.
Must remain awake during working hours.
Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative team atmosphere with team members and members served.
Must be self-directed and sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
Excellent customer service skills in stressful situations.
Professional appearance, communication, and conduct.
Ability to direct and assist members to support their safety.
Basic knowledge of self-determination and individualized-support principles and practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions and remain calm in emergencies.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to support member care.
Visual acuity sufficient to assess members’ well-being and drive.
Ability to communicate verbally with members and emergency personnel.
Hearing ability for communication in person, by phone, and/or through other electronic methods.
Manual dexterity to assist members with paperwork and daily functions.
Ability to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, use stairs, and stand and sit for extended periods.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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, with one-person, two-person, or mechanical-lift transfers as needed.
Perform household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundering, making beds, yard work, and other 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 assist with completing incident forms.
Assess situations and provide behavior or physical management techniques during crises, obtaining assistance when needed.
Perform standard First Aid and CPR when needed.
Provide individualized on-the-job training and support members as they adjust to their chosen work environment.
Identify members’ motivations and help develop their skills.
Teach job-search skills and techniques.
Counsel members on refining work habits and skills in preparation for competitive employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.