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Direct Care Worker - HCBS

Organization:
United Cerebral Palsy of Central AZ
Type of organization:
Health
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Job category:
Medical/Health/Direct Service
Experience level:
Entry-level
Employment type:
Part-time
Position modality:
On-site position
Pay type:
Hourly
Pay:
$15.35–$15.50

Position description

Posting last updated 1 week 1 day ago

NOW HIRING Certified Direct Care Workers!!!

Not Certified?? No problem!! UCP offers free training*!

Join NOW for $300 sign-on bonus**

If you're interested in this position, text your full name to Megan at (480)815-4218 or schedule a time on my calendar at https://calendly.com/mriley-rd8/30min

Do you have a passion for helping people and working with others? Are you a dedicated and compassionate person looking to make a difference in the community?

UCP of Central AZ is looking for certified direct care workers to help the Home & Community Based Services Program provide quality 1:1 Respite, Attendant, or Habilitation care to children and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

We are seeking caring individuals who can perform duties such as:

  • Supervising members in their home environment
  • Helping members with goal focused life-skills training
  • Developing meaningful relationships with members
  • Re-directing and behavior coaching
  • Light housekeeping
  • Personal care
  • Meal preparation and cooking
  • Participating in community activities

Benefits of Working With Our Team:

  • Flexible scheduling including after school, days, evenings, and weekends!
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid mileage
  • 401k retirement plan options
  • Work close to home
  • Free DCW certification training*
  • Sign on bonus**

Visit https://ucpofcentralaz.org/careers/to learn more!!

*Must meet minimum requirements.

**Sign on bonus issued after successful completion of ALL online training requirements and 100 work hours.

UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

All direct staff must have at least three (3) months experience in providing assistance and personal care to individuals.

And/Or

Perform three (3) months of habilitation services under the direct supervision of an individual who is qualified to provide habilitation as described below.

Minimum:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Successful completion of background/drug screen
  • Must meet agency licensure requirements for fingerprinting, CPS, CPR and First Aid and DCW when appropriate.
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.
  • Provide 3 verifiable reference letters.
  • Must be able to lift and transfer members.
  • Must have access to internet to communicate with UCP (email, timesheets etc.).
  • Must possess general computer skills to input data into DDD software and other UCP programs.
  • Must have phone access for urgent situations and to communicate with UCP.
  • Must meet Agency Driving Record requirements as well as maintain current registration and auto insurance.
  • Must have vehicle to transport member when approved by the family and recommended by the member’s ISP.

Preferred:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience of working with individuals with disabilities in private or center based setting. * Sign on bonus issued after successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment. *Bonus subject to applicable taxes.

How to apply

Apply online at https://ucpofcentralaz.org/careers/

Or send resume to Megan Riley at mriley@ucpofcentralaz.org

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