Direct Support Professional

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. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions. We are seeking part time Direct Support Professionals in our HBCS (Home and Community Based Services) program who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. This includes but not limited to: providing assistance to individuals living on their own by taking them out into the community, assisting with daily in-home tasks, and providing behavioral support.

Responsibilities

Providing assistance to individuals living on their own by taking them out into the community; Assisting with daily in-home tasks; Providing behavioral support

Requirements

Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs and knowledge of and respect for cultural differences; At least 18 years of age; Verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job; 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; Access to a telephone; Ability to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned; Must be 21+ if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle, pass drug test, maintain 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

Benefits

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