Direct Support Professional / multiple locations available - Arizona, Prescott Valley

The announced job offer is made public by the firm: Polara Health and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.

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Multiple Full-time position, days/evenings/weekends (40 hours weekly)

We Value Our Employees By Offering:

• Medical, Dental, Life, and Health Care Benefits (FT)
• Up to 3 weeks of paid/sick time off plus 10 Holidays per year (FT)

Polara Health, Serving on the front-lines of mental health treatment in Yavapai County since 1966, Polara Health (formerly West Yavapai Guidance Clinic) is uniquely positioned to improve access for people in need of high quality and affordable holistic care. We are a beacon of hope, help and healing for over 7,000 individual and families and 1,300 children annually. Focused on addressing the whole person through a client centered approach, we offer holistic, transformative services that are tailored to address the unique needs of each client, address the social determinants of health and ensure coordination of care with loved ones and other integrated service providers.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THEJOB:

Direct Support Professional's (DSP) provide services tochildren or adults and their families with behavioral health concerns. Depending on the needs of the client, DSP'sprovide assistance with transportation, living skills, pre-employment and on thejob training, health maintenance, personal care, respite and behavioraldevelopment. DSP's work in a number ofsettings including but not limited to schools, homes, community and clinics. The DSP works under the direction of theDirect Support Supervisor and therapist to develop specific goals for theclient and to implement treatment methodologies addressing targeted behaviorslisted in the client's treatment plan. DSP's will document in client's record interventions and behavioralobservations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education: HSDiploma or G.E.D.

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum4 years of combined education experience in behavioral health.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Must have valid Driver's License and acceptable drivingrecord. Must be able to read, write andspeak the English language.

Minimum Age: 21 Years

ESSENTIALDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training to individuals withdevelopmental disabilities in the areas of self-care, communication,self-direction, independent living, mobility and learning as directed by theIndividual Service Plan (ISP) in order to enhance each individual's skilldevelopment, health, freedom, and personal dignity.
• Superviseindividuals during meals by serving family style and eating with residents.
• Assist individuals during in=houseactivities by conducting therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises,occupational arts and crafts and recreational games.
• Train and support individuals indaily tasks, such as cleaning of living areas, personal laundryresponsibilities, meal preparation, and community outings.
• Report the development ofindividuals by observing and documenting individual health care issues.
• Maintaina clean and orderly home environment by performing general cleaning duties.
• When properly authorized andcertified, supervise individuals in taking medications as prescribed by thephysician.
• Adhereto confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPAAregulations.
• Attend Certified Habilitation Aideclasses upon employment and meet training requirements in accordance withcurrent applicable Federal, State and local standards, as well asorganizational policies and procedures.
• Otherduties as assigned

Thisposition is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara health.

EOE/Non-smoking facility.Pre-employment drug screening/background check required. All candidates mustbe able to obtain a DPS Fingerprint Clearance card.

It is the policy of Polara Health not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant foremployment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physicalcondition, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or nationalorigin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, thefollowing: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer,compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff andtermination. PH further agrees to take affirmative action to ensureequal employment opportunities.

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