Part Time Direct Support Professional

Horizon Health and Wellness; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees

401k investment plan with company match

Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees

Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents while facilitating their participation in community activities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and be 21 years or older. Qualifications also include the ability to work independently and possess strong interpersonal skills.

The position offers opportunities for professional development and a part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Ability to complete training for First Aid, CPR, and other necessary certifications.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of participants in the facility.
• Assist with community integration and inclusion guidance.

Skills

Respectful communication

Independence with minimal oversight

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

We are seeking caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others. The Direct Support Professional provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons. In addition, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants living in the facility through proper supervision.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Wednesday and Friday from 3 PM - 8 PM (10 hours total). There will be the opportunity to pick up extra part time shifts when needed by the agency.

Benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees
• 401k investment plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
• The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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