What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona?
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Program, Tucson)
15.27 - $18.32 per hour dependent on experience
Full-time. Paid sick leave; holiday and vacation pay; full medical, dental and vision; 403(b) retirement plan
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.
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 :
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
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Salary : $15 - $18
