Direct Care Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The Direct Care Worker will provide care to individuals with special needs in a Day program setting. The position entails providing social interaction, behavior management, personal care, assisting with ADLs and communication skills.

Job duties/expectations include:

- Develop positive relationships and support

- Assist individuals to meet their physical needs such as hygiene needs, health, and safety needs.

- Assist individuals in participating in social activities and group outings

- Provide supervision for individuals to increase social and adaptive skills

- Provide opportunities for social interactions, to assist individuals develop appropriate social skills

- Implement and assist individuals to attain their identified goals

- Assist individuals to develop, maintain, and enhance independent functioning skills

- Implement daily curriculum schedule

- Maintain accurate daily data collection on individual progress reports and behavior treatment plans

- Provide safe transportation for individuals daily

- Maintain compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities policies and procedures

- Be willing to take the required training classes and maintain current certifications

- Always maintain professionalism while representing the organization

- Possess good social communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License

• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Completed Criminal History Affidavit

• Reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration

• CPR, First Aid, Article 9

Must be at least 18 years of age.