Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Disability Program Services

Tucson Jewish Community Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package includes TucsonJ

Job summary

Tucson Jewish Community Center, Incorporated is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Disability Program Services. This full-time role offers 30–35 hours/week, with a 8am–4pm schedule, Monday–Friday, at the Tucson J Adult Day Program.

The position supports individuals through person-centered plans and collaborative care with families and professionals. Applicants must be 18+, have a driver’s license, and obtain fingerprint clearance; first aid/CPR and Article 9 training are required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Driver’s license is required.
• Class One fingerprint clearance obtainable after hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification required after hire.
• Article 9 training to be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement Person-Centered Service Plan goals.
• Ensure health and safety of participants.
• Communicate with parents and professionals.
• Develop aids, adaptations, and lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team.
• Administer medication.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with documentation and data collection for contracts/licenses.
• Demonstrate strong communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

18+ age requirement

Tools

Driver’s License

Fingerprint clearance

First Aid & CPR (after hire)

Article 9 training (after hire)

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Disability Program Services

FT/PT: Full-time (30–35 hrs/week). Schedule: 8am–4pm M–F. Program: Tucson J Adult Day Program.

Responsibilities

• implement Person-Centered Service Plan goals
• ensure health/safety
• communicate with parents/professionals
• develop program aids/adaptations/lesson plans
• collaborate as a team
• administer medication
• attend staff meetings/trainings
• assist with contract/license compliance including documentation and data collection
• strong communication
• other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• physical duties including lifting 50 lbs
• personal care support
• driving JCC vehicles
• participating in fitness activities
• flexibility with assignments

Qualifications

• 18+
• Driver’s License
• Class One fingerprint clearance (can obtain after hire)
• First Aid & CPR (after hire)
• Article 9 training (after hire)
• additional certifications a plus

Benefits

• Full benefits package includes Tucson J membership

Pay Rate: Starting at $18.50/hour.