Direct Support Professional HCBS Part Time

Rise Family; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedules

Human service experience

Paid training

Referral Bonus

Rewarding work

Job summary

RISE Family in Lake Havasu City, AZ is looking for passionate Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with disabilities. This part-time role involves assisting individuals in the community and providing daily support. Candidates should be 18+, possess effective communication skills, and be able to pass necessary background checks.

We value our employees and offer flexible schedules, paid training, and a rewarding work environment. Join us in making a positive difference!

Qualifications

• Desire to work with people with disabilities.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Reliable transportation and access to a telephone.
• Must meet minimum training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living independently in the community.
• Support daily in-home tasks.
• Provide behavioral support.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Reliability

Transport capability

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ - Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.

Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals in our HBCS (Home and Community Based Services) program who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. This includes but not limited to: providing assistance to individuals living on their own by taking them out into the community, assisting with daily in-home tasks, and providing behavioral support.

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 to the specific job
• Must have the ability to successfully pass 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; to qualify must pass drug test, maintain a valid driver’s license, and submit acceptable driving record
• If personal vehicle is used for transporting people must provide current auto insurance that meet minimum requirements of RISE insurance policies

Why RISE?

We truly believe that where you work matters- our employees make a positive difference in our client's lives every day and in turn, our client's bring sunshine to gloomy days.

Perks

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

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax [phone]

(b) Dedicated email [e-mail] DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources

(d) Dedicated phone - 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We 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.