Direct Support Professional - DTA

Rise Family; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for Retention Bonus

Paid for training

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Rise Family is seeking dedicated individuals in Mesa, Arizona, to provide support services for people with disabilities. In this full-time position, you will assist individuals with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and mobility support. Candidates should be reliable and demonstrate effective communication skills.

The role offers competitive hourly wages from $17.00 to $17.50, with opportunities for additional bonuses and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have a desire to work with people with disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Work in various community settings.

Skills

Ability to work with people with disabilities

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of cultural differences

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Mesa Res Recruitment, AZ - Mesa, AZ 85206
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: None
• Hourly Wage: $17.00 - $17.50
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
• Travel Requirement: None

RISE provides services for people with disabilities, including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports. RISE’s mission is to create opportunities for and with people, including clients, families, and employees.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and delivering behavioral support. Work in residential homes, day programs, community settings, or client residences.

Qualifications

• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate for the job.
• Must successfully pass a 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.
• Must be able to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned.
• Must be 21+ if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle; must pass a drug test, maintain a valid driver’s license, and submit an acceptable driving record.
• If a personal vehicle is used for transporting people, must provide current auto insurance that meets RISE minimum requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity for Retention Bonus
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedules
• On‑site hands‑on human service experience
• Paid for training
• Referral Bonus Program
• Rewarding work environment

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.

RISE is a Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form and 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.