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Job Details

Job Location:

Tucson Wilmot, AZ - Tucson, AZ 85712

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

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. Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting people with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, mobility, and providing behavioral supports. Roles are open in residential homes, day programs and supporting those in the community or in their own home.

• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Must be able to successfully pass background check with Arizona Central Registry, Arizona Adult Protective Services and obtain Level One Fingerprint Clearance.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required.
• Reliable transportation to the work site and for transporting people, if applicable.
• Access to a telephone.
• Must be able to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned.
• Must be 21+ if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle; to qualify must pass drug test, maintain a valid driver’s license, and submit acceptable driving record.
• If personal vehicle is used for transporting people must provide current auto insurance that meet minimal requirements of RISE insurance policies.

• Opportunity for Retention Bonus
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedules
• On site- hands on human service experience
• Paid for training
• Referral Bonus Program
• Rewarding!

RISE is a Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We 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.