Direct Support Professional: Community Care Advocate

Horizon Health And Wellness; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will support community integration, inclusion guidance, and collaborate with families and staff to enhance daily living and participation in community activities. The role emphasizes health, safety, and well-being of residents, with required trainings provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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.
• Must complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and Prevention/Support; agency provides training if needed.
• Able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers.
• Must obtain fingerprint clearance card and pass background check with Central Registry Clearance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• The Direct Support Professional provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provides community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons; develops opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Independence

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will support community integration, inclusion guidance, and collaborate with families and staff to enhance daily living and participation in community activities. The role emphasizes health, safety, and well-being of residents, with required trainings provided.