Parent Caregiver- HCBS DSP

Job Details

Job Details:

Location:

Maricopa County Valley Communities, AZ 00000;
Position Type:
Full Time;
Education Level: Not Specified;
Salary Range: $18.05 - $20.35 Hourly;
Travel Percentage:
Limited or Occasional;
Job Shift: Any;
Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services.

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.

We are hiring Parent(s) as Paid Caregiver Direct Support Professionals in our HBCS (Home and Community Based Services) program to provide direct support to people and/or their families, and as needed in their own homes through the implementation of the RISE Mission, Vision and Values and in compliance with all regulations and policies related to Home and Community Based Services programs.

• Experience and education in developmental disabilities or a related field preferred; a requirement for habilitation.
• Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Must be over twenty‑one (21) years old if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other requirements specified by the RISE Insurance Agency.
• Satisfactory background check and Level One Fingerprint Card clearance.
• Proficiency in other languages (other than English) may be required.
• Reliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephone.
• Completion of training courses in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9.

• This caregiver employment position is for parents with children ages birth to 17 years old; once the child turns 18, parents must sign a new, different job description.
• 40‑hour per week per minor child limit for parents. This includes assessed hours for both Attendant Care and Habilitation. The limit applies when the minor child is assessed for more than 40 hours of service per week.
• Both parents can only work for a single Qualified Vendor agency; regardless of marital status, they both must work for the same agency.
• Paid caregivers can only provide 16 hours of paid care in a 24‑hour period.
• Beginning July 1, 2025, any additional assessed hours for Attendant Care or Habilitation must be completed by an alternate Direct Support Professional. This condition applies to a member’s “legally responsible parent” as defined by AHCCCS.

• Provide assistance to people receiving support through the implementation of the RISE mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate respect and promote choice.
• Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Assist people with the following supports:
  • Daily living.
  • Hygiene.
  • Intimate care.
  • Meal planning, preparation, and clean‑up.
  • Mobility.
  • Encouraging relationships.
  • Accessing the community and providing/arranging transportation.
  • Lifting and transferring.
  • Therapeutic objectives.
  • Behavioral supports, including redirecting and/or physically supporting people using approved techniques.
  • Adequate supervision.
  • Medication and medical issues when indicated; follow medical protocols,doctor’s orders, and implement specialized interventions as required.
  • Other needs of the person/family as identified by the team.
• Provide support in specific service areas as needed:
  • Attendant Care Provider:
    Support people in their homes with activities of daily living and hygiene; requires specific approval from the funding agency and often involves family members as the provider.
  • Habilitation Provider:
    Provide supports as listed above and also assist in achieving outcomes specified in their plan; includes keeping required documentation and any other prescribed or related tasks.
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