Direct Support Professional - PRN

Horizon Health And Wellness; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a compassionate PRN Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with community integration, provide guidance to participants and families, and ensure safety and wellbeing in residential settings.

Shifts are available on an as‑needed basis during the holiday season, with possible continued PRN opportunities afterward.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must 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 with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Ability to complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and Prevention/Support, Direct Care Worker and any other required training. Training provided 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 a background check along with Central Registry Clearance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with community integration and inclusion, guiding individuals and their support networks, and create meaningful opportunities for participation in community activities.
• Ensure health, safety and overall well‑being of individuals living in a residential setting by providing proper supervision and support.
• Support shifts as needed during the holiday season with potential opportunities afterward.

Skills

Driver's license

Documentation

Computer skills

First Aid

CPR

Article 9

Medication training

Direct Care Worker training

Independent worker

Communication skills

Background check

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85032

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals interested in supporting others on an as‑needed basis. As a PRN Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential care and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this flexible role, you will assist with community integration and inclusion, offer guidance to individuals and their support networks, and help create meaningful opportunities for participation in community activities. You will ensure the health, safety, and overall well‑being of individuals living in our residential setting by providing proper supervision and support.

This PRN position is specifically designed for those who are available to pick up shifts as needed during the holiday season, when staffing needs increase. Additional opportunities to continue providing PRN support will be available after the holidays as well.

Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Must 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 Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.
• Prior experience in Habilitation or Rehabilitation.
• Two 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 disabilities.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.