AZ Parent Provider Direct Support Professional D1 West HCBS FT

AZ Parent Provider Direct Support Professional D1 West HCBS FTMaricopa County Valley Communities - Maricopa County Valley Communities, AZSalary Range $18.05 - $20.35 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage Limited or Occasional Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionRISE 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 hiring Parent(s) as Paid Caregiver Direct Support Professionals in our HBCS (Home and Community Based Services) program to provide direct support to people and/or their families, and as needed in their own homes through the implementation of the RISE Mission, Vision and Values and in compliance with all regulations and policies related to Home and Community Bases Services programs.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience and education in the field of developmental disabilities or related field preferred * A requirement for HabilitationMust have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needsMust have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific jobMust be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be over twenty-one (21) years if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other requirements as specified by the RISE Insurance AgencySatisfactory background check and obtain Level One Fingerprint Card clearanceSpecific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of people/families receiving support, and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differencesReliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephoneMust complete training courses in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9CMS REQUIREMENTS:This caregiver employment position is for parents with children ages birth to 17 years old; once the child turns 18 years of age, parents must sign a new different job description40-hour per week per minor child limit for parents. This includes assessed hours for both Attendant Care and Habilitation. This limit applies when the minor child is assessed for more than 40 hours of service per weekBoth parents can only work for a single Qualified Vendor agency. Regardless of whether the parents are married or not they must both work for the same agencyPaid caregivers can only provide 16 hours of paid care in a 24-hour periodBeginning July 1, 2025, any additional assessed hours for Attendant Care or Habilitation must be completed by an alternate Direct Support Professional. This condition applies to a member's "legally responsible parent." AHCCCS defines a "legally responsible parent" as "Parents who have formal physical and/or legal custody of their minor child including guardians of minor children.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provide assistance to people receiving support through the implementation of the RISE mission, vision, and valuesDemonstrate respect and promote choicePromote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect and or exploitationAssist people (as applicable to the person) with the following supports:Daily livingHygieneIntimate careMeal Planning/preparation/clean-upMobilityEncouraging relationshipsAccessing their community and provide/arrange transportationLifting/transferringTherapeutic objectivesBehavioral supports to include redirecting and/or physically supporting people using approved techniquesAdequate supervisionMedication and medical issues when indicated. Shall follow medical protocols and doctor's orders and implement specialized interventions for dealing with unique health needs as requiredOther needs of the person/family as identified by the teamProvide support in specific service areas as needed:Attendant Care Provider: Provide support to people in their homes in activities of daily living and hygiene; requires specific approval from the funding agency and often involves family members as the provider. -$19.05Habilitation Provider: Provide supports as listed above and also in the achievement of outcomes specified in their plan; this includes keeping required documentation and any other prescribed or related task -$20.35Respite Provider: Provides supervision and support to people in their own homes/professional parent homes normally on a daily basis-$18.05Companionship Home Provider: Provides support to people as listed above and in the achievement of outcomes specified in their plan; this includes keeping required documentation and any other prescribed or related taskAct as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as neededEnsure that clean and safe environments are maintainedQuickly and effectively respond to any emergency situations; some examples of an emergencies situation may include a fire, application of First Aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, behavior intervention, and etc.Follow RISE personnel practices & policies which include (but are not limited to:Reporting to work on time as scheduledRefraining from excessive absenteeismObtaining prior approval by following established procedures when time off is desired including reporting to supervisor (per RISE policy) for absence from workWork all hours as scheduledAttend staff meetings and other mandatory training as required by RISEFollow all RISE and State policies and proceduresMaintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required per ISPP, RISE policy and State of Arizona DES and DDD division requirementsWhy 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.Perks: Competitive hourly rate Flexible schedules On site- hands on human service experience Paid for training Referral Bonus Program Rewarding!NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below: (a) Dedicated fax View phone number on click.appcast.io (b) Dedicated email View email address on click.appcast.io DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY (c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 - Attn Human Resources (d) Dedicated phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLYRISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.