Direct Support Professional / "Up to $10k hiring incentives offered."

Company: Copa Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Join the Copa Health Team Today and Receive a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus and a $5,000 Retention Incentive! Immediately Hiring Caregivers/Direct Support Professional!Hourly Pay Rate: $15.12 to $17.00Overtime Available!What You'll Get---When you join our team as a full-time team member, you will receive:Limitless growth and career advancement opportunitiesAnnual performance reviews and employee rewards programCareer development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning DepartmentGenerous PTO program - up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period!9 paid holidays per yearWellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower costTuition reimbursement up to $1,000Affordable health care plans: Medical, Vision, and DentalH.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)Free Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000403(b) retirement plans with company match.Employee Assistance ProgramVoluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!Who We NeedImmediately hiring multiple Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals working full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules in our Group Homes, Day Programs, and In-Home Support divisions. All shifts and schedules available - shift differential is offered for working weekend schedules.Provide individualized and quality services to individuals that is elderly or diagnosed with disabilities in supportive living and day programs. Follows and teaches using service plans, teaching/performing daily living, leisure skill and planning community involvement activities. All employees are required to adhere to HIPAA requirements of client confidentiality.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.90 days experience in the field of disabilities, preferred.Must pass a pre-employment physical clearance at the time of hire.Successful completion of Copa's training program meeting the requirements of contacted funding sources; the Division of Developmental Disabilities and/or Department of Health Services.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 (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.JOB SUMMARY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)Transferring individuals from wheelchair to changing table, bed, chairs, shower chairs.Transport and assist individuals in and out of company 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.Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, or crouching on various floor and ground surfaces.Assess individual behavior and respond appropriately.Advise, consult, and coordinate with applicable program staff in all departments.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.

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