AZ Parent Provider Direct Support Professional D6 Sierra Vista HCBS FT

Rise Inc; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Inc in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a full-time caregiver to support people with disabilities in residential settings, day programs, and community-based services. The hourly salary is listed as $17.05, with limited or occasional travel as indicated in the posting.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to engage families and clients in appropriate activities, with training requirements including CPR and First Aid to ensure safe service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities or related field preferred; A requirement for Habilitation.
• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be over twenty-one (21) years if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other requirements as specified by the RISE Insurance Agency.
• Satisfactory background check and obtain Level One Fingerprint Card clearance.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of people/families receiving support, and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.
• Reliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephone.
• Must complete training courses in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $17.05
Travel Percentage: Limited or Occasional
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.

Qualifications

• Experience and education in the field of developmental disabilities or related field preferred; A requirement for Habilitation.
• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be over twenty-one (21) years if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other requirements as specified by the RISE Insurance Agency.
• Satisfactory background check and obtain Level One Fingerprint Card clearance.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of people/families receiving support, and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.
• Reliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephone.
• Must complete training courses in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9.

CMS Requirements

• Caregiver employment position is for parents with children ages birth to 17 years old; once the child turns 18 years of age, parents must sign a new different job description.
• 40-hour per week per minor child limit for parents. This includes assessed hours for both Attendant Care and Habilitation. This limit applies when the minor child is assessed for more than 40 hours of service per week.
• Both parents can only work for a single Qualified Vendor agency. Regardless of whether the parents are married or not they must both work for the same agency.
• Paid caregivers can only provide 16 hours of paid care in a 24-hour period.
• Beginning July 1, 2025, any additional assessed hours for Attendant Care or Habilitation must be completed by an alternate Direct Support Professional. This condition applies to a member’s “legally responsible parent.” AHCCCS defines a “legally responsible parent” as “Parents who have formal physical and/or legal custody of their minor child including guardians of minor children.