DSP GH - FT

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting people with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, mobility, and behavioral supports
• Working in various capacities and settings, including residential homes, day programs, and supporting those in the community or in their own home

Requirements

• 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
• Must have 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 meets minimum requirements of RISE insurance policies

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned

Skills

• Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs
• Knowledge of and respect for cultural differences

Benefits

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

Pay

• Direct Support Professional hourly rates range from $XX.XX to $XX.XX

Schedule

• Flexible schedules