Direct Support Staff - Flagstaff, United States - Quality Connections Inc
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
If you have the heart of a caregiver and are looking for an entry-level position that isnt 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 every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. Youll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all 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 heres 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 its not a question of whether they can do something; its 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 doctors 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 QCs 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:
Competitive Pay: Starting range is currently at $17.40 to $18/hour
Full benefits package: for employees working 30+ hours/week, including health, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401(k)
Set Schedules: with open shifts available
Personal Time Off: so you can be your best at work
Paid Sick Time:
401K
Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
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 (Well 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 Drivers license.