Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A 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.
• Provide transportation for daily visits, trainings, and other work-related activities; organizational vehicles may not always be available.
• Pass a criminal background check before employment and regular background checks throughout employment.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card; the organization pays for it.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications; training is paid.
• Remain awake during working hours.
• Establish and maintain a communicative, collaborative team atmosphere with team members and members receiving support.
• Be self-directed and sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Provide excellent customer service in stressful situations and maintain professional appearance, communication, and conduct.
• Direct and assist members to support their safety.
• Have basic knowledge of self-determination and individualized support principles and practices.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions and remain calm in emergencies.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, communicating, using PPE, and performing the listed mobility and dexterity tasks.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months of caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with personal care and hygiene, including restroom use, eating, moving, carrying, and lifting, using one-person, two-person, or mechanical-lift transfers.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, making beds, yard work, and other household chores.
• Provide transportation and community support for outings, field trips, medical appointments, and shopping.
• Guide and support members with community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and vocational responsibilities.
• Administer medications or assist members with self-administration of prescribed and non-prescription medication as directed by licensed medical specialists.
• Keep each member’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.
• Use behavior and physical management techniques in crisis situations and obtain assistance when needed.
• Perform standard first aid and CPR when needed.
• Provide on-the-job training tailored to members’ needs and help them adjust to their chosen work environment.
• Identify members’ motivations and help them develop skills.
• Teach job-search skills and techniques and counsel members on developing work habits and skills in preparation for competitive employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) plan with a 50% employer match up to 3%.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Bonus of $300 for full-time hires or $150 for part-time hires, paid after six months of continuous employment in the position.
• Paid training for required certifications.
• Organization-paid Arizona DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.