Caregiver

**DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY**
- Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona_
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DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonians. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

**Shift Options**:

- PM Shift - 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- NOC Shift - 10:45 PM - 6:45 AM

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or Click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Caregiver. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. The Caregiver position plays a key role ensuring the wellbeing and general safety of our members, while assisting them to obtain as much independence as possible.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Responsible for the personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene), health, safety, and general well-being of members encouraging as much independence as possible.
- Completes assigned housekeeping duties (e.g., sweeping, mopping, dusting, bed-making, empty trash, wash dishes, clothes washing, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs).
- Supports and encourages members in mealtime preparations, technique, and service in accordance with specialized diets and engages and interacts with members during mealtime. Occasionally prepares and cooks meals.
- Implements Individual Support Plans (ISP) programs and strategies, records and occasionally compiles data, writes progress and communication notes. Encourages development of new skills while maintaining present skills. Implements therapeutic recommendations that may include positioning, sensory activities and exercises.
- Provides recreational, medical and leisure opportunities at home and in the community. Drives a transport vehicle, operates a lift, if needed, assists members with safety requirements including seat belts and shoulder belts. Ensures safety and stability of a wheelchair in the vehicle using tie downs.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)**:
**Knowledge in**:

- Cleaning, basic housekeeping and basic cooking
- Human rights
- Providing personal care
- Planning processes

**Skills In**:

- Planning activities designed to meet specific needs of individual members
- Communicating with members verbally and / or through sign language
- Time and work management
- Advocating for members
- Participating in and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISP)

**Ability to**:

- Read and write in English
- Learn and perform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics
- Learn and use nutritional principals and special mealtime techniques

**Selective Preference(s)**:

- The ability to read and write in English
- Be at least 18 years of age or older to apply
- Willing to work weekends, holidays, overtime and change work locations, as necessary

**Pre-Employment Requirements**:

- Employees shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process, completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination, and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

**Benefits**:
**The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include**:

- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- Ride