What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Guild Care Group?
About us
Guild Care Group is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. We have group homes operational across Maricopa County. Our goal is to prioritize the well-being and quality of life of the individuals we serve. Our staff play a vital role in ensuring that our member's receive the highest standard of care, support, and assistance in their daily lives.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Guild Care Group LLC (GCG), you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our members by promoting their independence, fostering meaningful connections, and providing compassionate care..
We welcome DSP's who are compassionate, empathetic, and committed to delivering exceptional care to individuals with disabilities. If you share our passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others, GCG is the ideal place for you to grow and make a difference.
Our homes are in Gilbert 85234, Mesa 85213, Phoenix 85032 and Scottsdale 85254.
Candidates must apply on our website - go to www.guildcaregroup.com and click on "Employment" tab.
Benefits:
- Pay is $17.00/hr - for those that are fully certified and have valid AZ Driver's License with clean MVR for 36mo who are able to drive the Group Home minivan's.
- If you are a non-driver, you will start at $16.50/hr only if fully certified at time of hire.
- Bi-Monthly Pay periods as of 2025, payroll advances are available after hired and working up to a portion of earned income.
- Medical/Vision/Dental - available to Full Time Employees after 2nd full month of employment
- Earned Paid Sick Time, up to 40hrs per year.
- Referral bonus program - $350, first $50 after the referred employee works 2 shifts, the remaining $300 paid out in $100 installments following every 30 days they remain employed, for following 3 months.
- Schedules - We do not offer any Mon-Fri only schedules.
- Employee Housing - Eligible upon a passing Appraisal, company owned apartments can be rented for reduced amount, deducted from your pay bi-monthly, no down payment, no application fees, based on availability.
Required Qualifications for a Direct Support Professional:
- Must be able to pass a level 1 fingerprint clearance background check.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Driving is required for most group home positions.
- Previous experience within the group home setting, day program, or with those individuals that have developmental disabilities is required.
- To be considered fully certified requires; Article 9, Prevention and Support, First Aid/CPR and Neglect and Abuse Certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, autism or other special needs
- Depending on the client and job site, you may be assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications according to prescribed instructions
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for those in our care
- Promote and respect the rights of those residing in the group home
- Assist with meal preparation, and feeding if necessary
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Direct Support Professional, DDD, I/DD, Caregiver, DCW, DSP, BHT
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
- No nights
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends only
Ability to Relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85254: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17