Direct Support Professional - Seasonal

RISE Services, a nonprofit human services organization, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Summer Program. The Summer program provides structured activities for teens and children with developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs.

The Summer Program runs from May 31st through the middle/end of August, Monday through Friday. Staff must be able to commit for the entire summer, complete all required trainings before the program begins, and have reliable transportation for pick-up and drop-off. This is a temporary/seasonal position.

• Provide socialization skills for clients through group and learning activities.
• Assist with documentation for program progress for clients.
• Act as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as needed.
• Transport clients as necessary to achieve goals in assistance and skills development.
• Provide assistance to clients based on individual needs, including daily living, hygiene, mobility, social skills, therapy, and other medical needs.
• Meet administrative expectations, including policies on hours documentation and detailed notes on each shift.
• Follow RISE Mission, Vision, and Values by showing respect and promoting choice.
• Ensure the environment is free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and that a safe environment is maintained at all times.

• Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Twenty-one (21) years or older if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other insurance requirements.
• Pass background clearance.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of the people/families receiving support, demonstrating knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.
• Flexible with hours worked, with availability potentially changing based on client needs.

We truly believe that where you work matters — our employees make a positive difference in our client’s lives every day, and in turn, our client’s bring sunshine to gloomy days.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedules
• On‑site, hands‑on human service experience
• Paid for training
• Rewarding!

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods:

• Dedicated fax: 866‑268‑8885
• Dedicated email: hrdept (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)
• US mail: 4554 E Inverness Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
  - Attn Human Resources
• Dedicated phone: 1‑866‑242‑2714 (Option 1 – Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.