Part-Time Caregiver/DSP - Flexible

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.

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 incompliance with all regulations and polices related to Home and Community Bases Services programs.

Experience and education in the field of developmental disabilities or related field preferred * A requirement for Habilitation

Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs

Satisfactory background check and obtain Level One Fingerprint Card clearance

Specific 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 differences

Reliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephone

Must complete training courses in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9

CMS 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 description
• 40-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 week
• Paid caregivers can only provide 16 hours of paid care in a 24-hour period
• Beginning July 1, 2025, any additional assessed hours for Attendant Care or Habilitation must be completed by an alternate Direct Support Professional. 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.

Provide assistance to people receiving support through the implementation of the RISE mission, vision, and values

• Hygiene

Intimate care

Meal Planning/preparation/clean-up

Accessing their community and provide/arrange transportation

Adequate supervision

Medication and medical issues when indicated. Shall follow medical protocols and doctor's orders and implement specialized interventions for dealing with unique health needs as required

Attendant Care Provider: Provide support to people in their homes in activities of daily living and hygiene; Provides supervision and support to people in their own homes/professional parent homes normally on a daily basis-$17.25

Companionship Home Provider: Act as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as needed

• Quickly 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:

Obtaining prior approval by following established procedures when time off is desired including reporting to supervisor (per RISE policy) for absence from work

Attend staff meetings and other mandatory training as required by RISE

• Follow all RISE and State policies and procedures
• Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required per ISPP, RISE policy and State of Arizona DES and DDD division requirements

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedules

On site- hands on human service experience

Paid for training

Referral Bonus Program

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:

• org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
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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.