Compassionate Direct Support Specialist for Community Care

Horizon Health and Wellness; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and careerop

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Generous paid time off and paid"holid"

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes community integration, safety, and respectful communication within a supportive team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, background checks, and completion of essential trainings. Training is provided if needed, with opportunities for professional growth and full-time

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to prepare required paperwork to support and document activities in the contractually required timelines.
• Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Ability to successfully complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and Prevention/Support, Direct Care Worker and any other required training.
• Able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check along with Central Registry Clearance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule each week.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.
• Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting persons with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities.
• Two years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitative assistance to persons with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
• Very strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support community integration/inclusion guidance and consultation to individuals, families, and others.
• Develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities while ensuring health, safety, and well-being.
• Supervise residents to maintain safety and compliance with program requirements.

Skills

Communication

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes community integration, safety, and respectful communication within a supportive team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, background checks, and completion of essential trainings. Training is provided if needed, with opportunities for professional growth and full-time