Direct Support Professional- East Mesa - Saturday Overnights

Location: Mesa, AZ

Available Shifts: Saturday Overnights

Job Type: Part-time

Salary Range: $17.00 - 18.00/hour

Job Description

Journey Services LLC is looking for caring and dedicated providers to become a part of our growing team! Our direct support professionals work with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and the elderly in their homes and out in the community. This is a great job for individuals re-entering the workforce, looking for supplemental income or college students studying nursing, psychology, social work, special education or early childhood education!

​Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and self-advocacy.


• Assist the individual with personal goals such as practicing communication and social skills or increasing their daily living skills (i.e. personal hygiene, cooking skills, etc.)


• Provide a positive and safe environment for the individual where they are able to have fun and learn.


• Engage in fun games and activities, in the home or out in the community.


• Transport individuals to community outings and events


• Assist with lifting and wheelchair use

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Obtain a Class-1 Fingerprint Clearance Card


• Obtain certification in CPR, First Aid and Article 9


• Reliable Transportation with proof of Arizona Driver's License, Current Vehicle Registration & Insurance


• Ability to transport members in own vehicle as needed

Experience

• Previous caregiving experience preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate!

Benefits/Supplemental Pay:

• 3-month longevity stipend of $100


• 6-month longevity stipend of $100


• PTO/Sick time after 90 days


• Mileage reimbursement


• Referral program


• Flexible schedule


• Paid time off


• Paid training and professional development

• Must clear all background checks