Direct Support Staff - Flagstaff, United States - Quality Connections

Quality Connections

Verified Company

Flagstaff, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Vision insurance

Come work with Quality Connections

Turn your passion into a paycheck

Transform companionship into a career

Make caring for someone a valuable work experience

We are looking for Weekend coverage and evening shifts

If you have the heart of a caregiver and are looking for an entry-level position that isn't your typical job, Quality Connections is looking for you.

QC caregivers work with individuals and small groups, so they get the support and attention they need to thrive. You will be helping people with the support they need to live their best lives. Here we believe everyone has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:We offer Full-time and Part-time positions**Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous

People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

The atmosphere is open-minded, respectful, individualized, collaborative, and relaxed.

The day-to-day work for a
Direct Support Staff at QC is as unique as the people we serve, but here's a list of tasks and activities you might be involved in with the person you are caring for:

Supporting them in achieving their goals.
Helping them overcome barriers to doing things for themselves (often it's not a question of whether they "can" do something; it's just adjusting "how" they do it).
Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
Cooking nutritious meals and snacks with them.
Encouraging physical activity and exercising with them.
Showing them how to maintain a clean and organized home by completing tasks with them.
Helping them follow doctor's orders, up to and including preparing and administering medications.
Assisting them with personal hygiene, bathing, and bathroom needs.
Assisting with mobility where needed.
Transporting people to things that they must do (such as work, school, medical appointments, errands). Come supplies Vehicle
Accompanying and transporting them to activities they want to do, like meeting up with friends/family, going out to eat, taking in a movie, walking, shopping, and much more. Come supplies Vehicle
Completing documentation on their status and the support you provided.
Attending meetings and training as required.

Our
Direct Support Staff post is an entry-level position supporting people with disabilities living in QC's group home settings. Full-time or part-time positions are available, with starting pay from
$17.40 to $18/hour.

We have both internal and external career mobility and advancement opportunities, so this can be a job to help you build your work experience, or the start of an exciting and rewarding career.

Either way, we also offer the following benefits:
for Full-time employees (30 hours or more per week)

EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

What we Offer:

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Competitive Pay:Starting range is currently at $17.40 to $18/hour
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Full benefits package: for employees working 30+ hours/week, including health, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401(k)
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Set Schedules: with open shifts available
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Personal Time Off: so you can be your best at work

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Paid Sick Time:

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401K:

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Network of Support:Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
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Job Security:A stable job at an established, growing company
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Learning and Development:We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
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Dependent Care Enrichment Program: for childcare from 7 am to 5 pm through our Evergreen Academy Preschool

Our minimum qualifications are that you have a combination of education, training, or experience that would allow you to perform the general duties of this position (We'll provide specific training on more specialized tasks). You must be at least 18 years old, and have a high school degree or equivalent. You also must be able to pass a State of AZ Department of Public Safety background check. Ideally, you must also be able to obtain an AZ Driver's license._