AZ Direct Support Professional D4Y HCBS/MC PT

Rise Inc; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

On-site training

Paid training

Referral bonus

Job summary

RISE Inc in Yuma, AZ is seeking Direct Support Professionals in our Home and Community Based Services program who are passionate about helping individuals with disabilities. You will support people living independently, accompany them into the community, assist with in-home tasks and provide behavioral support.

This role offers on-site hands-on experience, flexible schedules, paid training, and opportunities for retention and referral bonuses in a supportive nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living on their own by taking them out into the community
• Assist with daily in-home tasks
• Provide behavioral support

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Reliable transportation

Phone access

Training readiness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Yuma, AZ 85364
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $15.50 - $17.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

About RISE

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports. Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

Position Summary

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals in our HBCS (Home and Community Based Services) program who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. This includes but is not limited to providing assistance to individuals living on their own by taking them out into the community, assisting with daily in-home tasks, and providing behavioral support.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living on their own by taking them out into the community
• Assist with daily in-home tasks
• Provide behavioral support

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Accommodation Process

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

• Dedicated fax [phone]
• Dedicated email [e-mail] (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)
• US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
• Dedicated phone – 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)

EEO Statement

RISE is an 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.