Direct Support Professional (Weekends Only) (Community Living Program, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Do you LOVE and HAVE A PASSION for helping others? Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS) strengthens children, adults, families and communities by providing help, creating hope, and serving all. We want to talk to you - get paid to make someone's day! The ideal Direct Support Professional demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect in assisting people to realize their full potential. The role of a Direct Support Professional is to ensure our clients remain integrated and engaged in their community! Direct Support Professionals enjoy schedule flexibility, benefit eligibility at 30+ hours per week (individual coverage is under $60 per month!), generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and retirement plan eligibility at 20+ hours per week with match eligibility at 30+ hours per week. Entry level applicants welcome - we will train!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift 60 lbs 20% of the time
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal care areas on a daily basis, which may include: showering/bathing, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, bill-paying, banking, and shopping.
• Maintains compliance with all health and safety facility related licensing standards (Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities and Department of Health Services).
• Implements recommended therapies; documents implementation of recommended programs, outcomes, progress and concerns using the Therapy web-based documentation system.

Benefits

• schedule flexibility
• benefit eligibility at 30+ hours per week (individual coverage is under $60 per month!)
• generous paid time off
• paid sick leave
• retirement plan eligibility at 20+ hours per week with match eligibility at 30+ hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED