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Direct Support Professional (Community Living Program, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc
Tucson, AZ, USA
$14,89-$17,87 an hour
Full-time
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Do you LOVE and HAVE A PASSION for helping others? Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS) strengthens children, adults, families and communities by providing help, creating hope, and serving all.

We want to talk to you - get paid to make someone's day!

The ideal Direct Support Professional demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect in assisting people to realize their full potential.

The role of a Direct Support Professional is to ensure our clients remain integrated and engaged in their community!

Direct Support Professionals enjoy schedule flexibility, benefit eligibility at 30+ hours per week, generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and retirement plan eligibility at 20+ hours per week and match eligible at 30+ per week.

Questions? Contact Recruiter Ricardo Chavez via phone or text at 520.954.0632 or visit our website at ccs-soaz.org

Job Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional include but are not limited to :

  • Assists residents with personal care areas on a daily basis, which may include : showering / bathing, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, bill-paying, banking, and shopping.
  • Maintains compliance with all health and safety facility related licensing standards (Department of Economic Security, Divison of Developmental Disabilities and Department of Health Services).
  • Implements recommended therapies; documents implementation of recommended programs, outcomes, progress and concerns using the Therapy web-based documentation system.
  • Entry level applicants welcome - we will train!

Required Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs 20% of the time
  • Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report

Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)

Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Keywords : Direct Support Professional, DSP, direct service, caregiver, care giver, care attendant, home health aide, health aide, HHA

30+ days ago
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