Direct Support Professional

HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides community integration and inclusion guidance, as well as consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons. The role develops opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in community activities and helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants through proper supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, MVD report, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to prepare required paperwork and document activities within contractually required timelines.
• Typing ability and working knowledge of computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Ability to successfully complete required certifications and training, including First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, Prevention/Support, and Direct Care Worker training. The agency will provide training if the candidate does not already possess it.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully with participants and coworkers.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check and Central Registry Clearance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and a varied schedule each week.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Sign Language.
• Prior experience in habilitation or rehabilitation.
• Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities.
• Two years of experience providing habilitation or rehabilitative assistance to people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide community integration and inclusion guidance and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons.
• Develop opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in community activities.
• Supervise residential participants to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.
• Prepare required paperwork documenting activities within contractually required timelines.

Benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) investment plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees.
• Opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of patients and communities served.

What This Job Offers

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