AZ Direct Support Professional D1 PT

Rise Inc; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for Retention Bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedules

Paid for training

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Rise Inc in Peoria, AZ is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in various settings. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, providing mobility assistance, and offering behavioral support.

Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, passing background checks, and effective communication skills. Benefits include flexible schedules, paid training, and a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Successful background checks are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Provide assistance with mobility.
• Offer behavioral supports to individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interest in disabilities

Cultural respect

Reliable transportation

Fluency in additional languages

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maricopa County Valley Communities, AZ 00000

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals will provide support to individuals with disabilities, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting with daily living activities such as hygiene and meal preparation
• Providing mobility assistance
• Offering behavioral supports
• Working in residential settings, day programs, and community/home environments

Qualifications

• Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs, with respect for cultural differences
• At least eighteen (18) years of age
• Verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job
• Successful completion of background checks with Arizona Central Registry, Arizona Adult Protective Services and Level One Fingerprint Clearance
• Fluency in other languages (other than English) may be required
• Reliable transportation to work site and for transporting people, as applicable
• Access to a telephone
• Ability to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned
• 21+ if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle; pass drug test, maintain valid driver’s license, and submit acceptable driving record
• If personal vehicle is used for transporting people, current auto insurance that meets minimum requirements of RISE insurance policies

Benefits

• Opportunity for Retention Bonus
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedules
• On‑site hands‑on human service experience
• Paid for training
• Referral Bonus Program
• Rewarding working environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

RISE is a Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.