Copa Health is Hiring a Lead Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Near Apache Junction, AZ
Description Join the Copa Health Team Today and Receive a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Immediately Hiring Lead Direct Support Professionals! Hourly Pay Rate: $18.40 Overtime Available! Who We Need Immediately Hiring Lead Direct Support Professionals for our East Valley homes! Provide individualized and quality services to members with disabilities in Copa Health's group home. Follows and teaches using service plans, teaching/performing daily living skills, leisure skill and planning community involvement activities. Present necessary information at staff meetings and acts as a liaison for family concerns, as needed. What You'll Get... When you join our team as a full-time team member, you will receive:
Limitless growth and career advancement opportunities
Annual performance reviews and employee rewards program
Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
Generous PTO program - up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period!
9 paid holidays per year
Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
Affordable health care plans: Medical, Vision, and Dental
H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
Free Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
403(b) retirement plans with company match.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires any combination of training, education, and experience listed below:
Requires any combination of training, education, and/or experience equal to a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
Satisfactory work records as determined by the Human Resources Department.
Successful completion of Copa's training program meeting the requirements of contracted funding sources; the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and/or Department of Health Services (DHS).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and any other required background checks, including drug screen testing.
Ability to meet Copa's driver authorized driving requirements set forth by Copa's insurance company, (Arizona Driver's license upon hire, 39-month MVR, proof of insurance and vehicle registration), if applicable.
Bi-Lingual preferred.
JOB SUMMARY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
Transferring members from wheelchair to changing table, bed, chairs, shower chairs.
Assisting members in and out of vans.
Facility cleaning includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.
Plan and prepare monthly menus of well-balanced meals/snacks meeting applicable dietary needs, as required.
Teach and assist with personal hygiene which includes, but not limited to showering, changing adult incontinent briefs, brushing teeth, shaving, and assisting with dressing.
Provide mentoring, training, guidance, and support to staff.
Coordinate program information and contribute to the successful resolution of challenges.
Maintain relationships with all agency departments, families utilizing or inquiring about services, members receiving services, staff, board members, and community Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.