Caregiver Lead

CAREGIVER LEAD

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), 2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

Shift: AM 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM | PM 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM | NOC 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Salary: $42,935.98 | Grade: 16 | Closing Date:
June 13, 2026

At the Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), we seek an experienced and highly motivated individual to serve as a Caregiver Lead. This role involves coaching, teaching, mentoring, and providing direct support to members with developmental disabilities in various settings. The position focuses on promoting independent decision‑making and community engagement.

• Encourage and involve members in recreational activities and provide least‑restrictive interventions.
• Assist members with Activities of Daily Living, nutrition, housekeeping, and basic hygiene care.
• Communicate using verbal and sign language; implement Person Centered Service Plans, collect and record data.
• Order, log, dispense, administer, and store medications per doctor’s orders, after completing required training.
• Lead in absence of supervisor; conduct on‑site training and ensure timely reporting.
• Respond to emergencies, provide treatment, complete incident reports, and coordinate evacuation plans.

• Basic member rights, medication administration, PCSP process, data collection, problem‑solving.
• Strong verbal and non‑verbal communication, training and teaching, organization, and interaction with others.
• Ability to give directions, teach daily living skills, maintain compassion while upholding member rights, remain calm in emergencies, and adhere to training and data collection standards.

• Applicant must be 21 years old.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and relocate if necessary.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Valid driver’s license with required training and insurance if operating state vehicle.
• Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card.
• Background check including Child Safety Central Registry and Adult Protective Services Registry.
• Background and reference check; successful E‑Verify compliance.

• Medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Arizona State Retirement System and long‑term disability plans.
• 10 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks.
• Deferred compensation, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, stipend opportunities, infant at work program, rideshare and public transit subsidy, career advancement & employee development opportunities.

State employees participate in the Arizona State Retirement System after a 27‑week waiting period, including a voluntary deferred compensation program.

For questions, contact Johanna Valdiviezo, 480‑919‑6798, JValdiviezo.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodations such as a sign language interpreter or alternative format. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time for arrangement.