$250.00 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2,000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

POSITION INTRODUCTION: Are you seeking a position as a Direct Support Professional; a Job Coach; a Behavioral Health Paraprofessional or Behavioral Health Tech? If you are or you want to begin a career in this exciting and rewarding field then we have the position for you. Beacon focuses on career development and promotion for Direct Support Professionals -people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place!

We are looking for a patient, flexible and dedicated person to work with, train and supervise a fantastic team of adults with disabilities. Daily duties of this position is to provide top of the line services for the individuals on the team while providing quality service to the customers we provide a variety of services for. This is a hands-on position. The services that Beacon provides to our customers is dependent on the location and site needs.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages/salaries.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver lessons that are varied, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for students, considering soft and hard skills development.
• Develop and implement individual and group activities and workshops in the areas of pre-vocational and vocational skill development, employment readiness, practice work, volunteerism, job search/discovery, life skills, meal preparation, computer literacy, peer support, self-advocacy, budgeting, job shadowing, as well as other topics as detailed in program curricula. .
• Ensure that your work area / classroom is conducive to learning - one that is safe, clean, and nurturing for all clients. .
• Prepare lessons prior to workshops, modules, lessons, and activities.
• Perform break, lunch, and bus duty as assigned.
• Follow and maintain all safety standards..
• Attend all trainings as required, including, but not limited to: annual Hazard Communication Program, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and Beacon's Exposure Control Policy, Seizure Awareness, Driver Training.
• Reinforce safe practices to clients, and other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Successfully pass the drug test and background check
• CPR/First Aid certification, or able to obtain and maintain a CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Fingerprint clearance card, or able to obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card
• Current vehicle registration and insurance coverage
• Provide proof of good driving. https://servicearizona.com/motorVehicleRecord
• Have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass the Beacon driving test
• Article IX and Prevention and Support certificate or able to obtain and maintain certification
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 6:30am/11:30am OR 11:30am-4:30pm

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer - qualified females, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Beacon focuses on career development and promotion for Direct Support Professionals -people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place!