Direct Support Professional - Overnight, Full-time (Thursday-Saturday)
About The Position
The schedule for this opportunity is: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 pm - 9:00 am We are seeking caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others. The Direct Support Professional provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons. In addition, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants living in the facility through proper supervision.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Possess valid Arizona driver's license with acceptable driving record, MVD report and reliable transportation.
- Ability to prepare required paperwork to support and document activities in the contractually required timelines.
- Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
- Ability to successfully complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and Prevention/Support, Direct Care Worker and any other required training. The agency will provide training if the candidate does not possess.
- Able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers.
- Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check along with Central Registry Clearance.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule each week.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.
- Prior experience in Habilitation or Rehabilitation
- Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting persons with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities.
- Two years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitative assistance to persons with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
- Very strong interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Provide care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Provide community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons.
- Develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants living in the facility through proper supervision.
Benefits
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- 401k investment plan with company match
- The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
