Direct Support Professional

Horizon-Health-and-Wellness; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. in Tempe, AZ seeks a dedicated Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community participation.

You will provide care, supervise activities, and help participants stay safe while supporting daily living skills. Training is provided; evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Ability to operate computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Able to obtain fingerprint clearance and pass background checks.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support community integration/inclusion for participants and families.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of residents through proper supervision.
• Develop opportunities for participation in community activities and document activities in required records.

Skills

Empathy and patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all our interactions with our patients and with each other.We offer:Professional development and career advancement opportunitiesCompetitive compensationMedical, dental, vision insurance*full-time employees401k investment plan with company matchGenerous paid time off and paid holidays *full-time employeesTuition reimbursement* full-time employeesThe opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.We are seeking caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others. The Direct Support Professional provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons. In addition, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants living in the facility through proper supervision.Qualifications RequiredHigh School diploma or GEDMust be 21 years of age or older.Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, MVD report and reliable transportation.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. The agency will provide training if the candidate does not possess.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.Qualifications PreferredBilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.Prior experience in Habilitation or RehabilitationTwo 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 disabilitiesVery strong interpersonal skills