Job Description Job Details
Level Entry
Job Location Mesa, AZ - Mesa, AZRemote Type N/A
Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level None
Salary Range $15.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage Negligible
Job Shift Any
Job Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription

RISE is a non-profit human services agency committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. We currently have openings for Drivers/Direct Support Professional in our Day Program Opportunity Center. Our Mesa location address is 4542 E. Inverness Avenue, Mesa, AZ 8506

Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions. 

Want to hear more?

If you enjoy helping others, this opportunity is a great way for you to make a difference in the lives of others!
RISE is looking for individuals to help us create new and meaningful opportunities for the people we support.
The Direct Support Professional role includes but not limited to assisting people with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, mobility, and behavioral supports.
RISE offers and assists with required Direct Support Professional training curriculum.
This is a rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differencesMust be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific jobMust have the ability to successfully pass background check with Arizona Central Registry, Arizona Adult Protective Services and obtain Level One Fingerprint ClearanceSpecific language abilities (other than English) may be requiredReliable transportation to the work site and for transporting people, if applicableAccess to a telephoneMust be able to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assignedMust be 21+ if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle; to qualify must have a valid Arizona driver’s license and submit acceptable DMV driving recordIf personal vehicle is used for transporting people must provide current auto insurance that meet minimum requirements of RISE insurance policies 

Why RISE?
We truly believe that where you work matters- our employees make a positive difference in our client’s lives every day and in turn, our client’s bring sunshine to gloomy days.

Perks:
Competitive hourly rate
Flexible schedules
On site- hands on human service experience
Paid for training
Referral Bonus Program
Rewarding!

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone - 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.