Job description
Wage: 17.00-16.50
Earn up to $17.00 an hour as a Driver.
$16.50 an hour for non-drivers.
**Sign-On Bonuses Available**
Apply directly to our Rise website at:
https://jobs.riseservicesinc.org/az-direct-support-professional-d1-gh-ft-ev/job/04A608617DD35DE48BF6AFBBA94E835A
Job description
RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly support.
Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people.
This encompasses not only individuals and families to whom we provide services and support 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 Direct Support Professionals who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. This includes but is not limited to assisting people with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, mobility, and behavioral support. We have openings to work in a variety of capacities and settings, including residential homes, day programs, and supporting those in the community or in their own home.
Qualifications
- 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
- 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 meet minimum requirements of RISE insurance policies
Why RISE?
We truly believe that where you work matters- our employees make a positive difference in our clients’ lives every day and in turn, our clients bring sunshine to gloomy days.
Job Types: Full-time
*These enhanced rates are available and supported by the DDD and AHCCCS ARPA funds. After the ARPA funds are fully utilized, the rates will return to the base rates.
Work Location: In person
Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Night shift
- Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mesa, AZ 85206 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mesa, AZ 85206: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
