Direct Support Specialist — Empower Lives & Community

Horizon-Health-and-Wellness; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in community and residential settings. You will support daily living, promote social inclusion, and help participants engage in local activities.

Role requires documentation in electronic records, ability to follow contracted timelines, and completion of required trainings such as First Aid and CPR. Nights, weekends, and varied schedules are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21+ years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to document activities in required timelines.
• Ability to use computers and electronic clinical records.
• Ability to obtain training for First Aid, CPR, and Direct Care Worker certifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Fingerprint clearance card and background checks required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language preferred.
• Two years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitation or community integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide community integration/inclusion guidance and consultation to individuals and families.
• Develop opportunities for participation in community activities while ensuring health, safety, and well‑being.
• Supervise residential participants living in the facility.

Skills

Typing

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in community and residential settings. You will support daily living, promote social inclusion, and help participants engage in local activities.

Role requires documentation in electronic records, ability to follow contracted timelines, and completion of required trainings such as First Aid and CPR. Nights, weekends, and varied schedules are expected.