Safford DSP/Caregiver - FT, PT & On-Call

danville; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Danville Services of Arizona is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide essential care for individuals with cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Start­ing pay is $16.00 per hour, with opportunities to work various shifts as part of our 24/7 service model.

You will assist with daily living tasks, community integration, and skill-building while documenting progress and staying compliant with policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous experience in caregiving, healthcare, or direct support preferred, but not required.
• Training/Certifications: CPR, First Aid, state-required behavior support training, medication administration training (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety: Prioritize health and safety of self and others. Monitor individuals’ health conditions and follow emergency procedures.
• Personal Care Assistance: Help individuals with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Medication Management: Provide support with medication administration as directed by professionals.
• Community Involvement: Assist with appointments and community events to promote social connection.
• Life Skills Training: Teach basic life skills such as cooking and budgeting.
• Advocacy and Emotional Support: Provide encouragement and support goal achievement.
• Documentation: Maintain records and payroll documentation.
• Household Management: Maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Transport Assistance: Coordinate transportation and accompany to appointments.
• Behavior Support: Follow behavior support plans and document outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Patience

Empathy

Physical tasks

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay:$16.00 per hour

Job description:

In today's world it is easier than ever to get hired. What makes Danville Services of Arizona stand out from the hundreds of other job opportunities out there? Here is a breakdown of not all, but just a few of the reasons why working for Danville ROCKS!

Starting pay $16.00 per hour.

1. The culture: One of the great things about Danville is that people who work here feel supported and celebrated. The management at Danville recognizes people's different abilities, skills, preferences, and aptitudes. We place people in roles that they are comfortable in and will be successful.

2. Your coworkers: A bunch of AWESOME people work at Danville. You are going to L-O-V-E working here!

3. The management: The management team at Danville is top notch. Very understanding and patient.

4. The gear: Our State Director likes to give us things like jackets, shirts, water bottles, and all kinds of other cool gear!

5. The work: The work you do here will be rewarding and make you feel good at the end of your day. That's what it's really all about, right?

6. Schedules: As a provider of services for DDD, we operate 24/7 and have many different work schedules available. If we don't have a regular schedule that fits your needs at the moment, you can start out as an on-call staff and only work the hours you are available.

Job Summary

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provides essential support to individuals experiencing cognitive and emotional, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through personalized care and guidance, DSPs are essential in fulfilling Danville’s mission by creating opportunities for individuals to have dignity, achieve their desired level of independence, and promote a higher quality of life. This role includes assisting people in daily living activities, offering emotional and social support, and facilitating their integration into the community. Completion of all required training and a demonstrated understanding of company policy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety: Prioritize health and safety of self and others. Maintain identified levels of protective oversight and supervision. Monitor individuals’ health conditions, document any changes, and follow emergency procedures when necessary. Per state requirements, immediately report allegations of mistreatment.
• Personal Care Assistance: Help individuals with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Medication Management: Provide the identified level of support with the steps of medication administration, to include tracking, as directed by healthcare professionals and within state requirements.
• Community Involvement: Accompany individuals as outlined in their agreed-upon plan, assist with appointments, and community events, promote social connection and skill-building.
• Life Skills Training: Teach and support individuals in developing essential life skills, such as cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, and personal hygiene.
• Advocacy and Emotional Support: Provide emotional encouragement, promote self-advocacy, and assist individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of individuals' progress, daily activities, and any incidents or health concerns. Communicate with other members of the team including incidents and accidents. Accurately document time and approve payroll records.
• Household Management: Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment for clients.
• Transport Assistance: Coordinate transportation and if applicable, ride with or meet individuals at their destination. If authorized, drive a company or personal vehicle or assist individuals to their appointments, community activities, or other destinations.
• Behavior Support: Follow individualized behavior support plans, de-escalate situations when needed, promote positive behavior, and complete all necessary documentation.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous experience in caregiving, healthcare, or direct support preferred, but not required.
• Training/Certifications: CPR, First Aid, state-required behavior support training, medication administration training (or willingness to obtain).
• Skills: o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills: o Effective communication in English
• Skills: o Patience, empathy, and a commitment to helping others.
• Skills: o Ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting or transferring individuals if needed.
• Skills: o Problem-solving abilities and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Skills: o Basic computer skills
• Other Requirements: o Must be at least 18 to be considered for employment
• Other Requirements: o Must meet all new hire and annual competency requirements
• Other Requirements: o Valid driver’s license (if driving is required)
• Other Requirements: o Must be at least 21 with three years of driving experience for all driving positions
• Other Requirements: o Background investigation and cooperation with drug screening requests
• Other Requirements: o Willingness to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person