Direct Support Professional

HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC • Tempe, AZ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. provides healthcare services to central and southern Arizona and emphasizes kindness in its work with patients and colleagues. The Direct Support Professional provides care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including community integration and inclusion guidance and consultation for individuals, families, and other involved people. The role develops opportunities for participants to take part in community activities and ensures the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants through appropriate supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 required timelines.
• Ability to type and familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Ability to successfully complete required certifications and training in First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, Prevention/Support, Direct Care Worker, and other required areas; the agency will provide training if needed.
• 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 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