Caregiver

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Company: AJ’s Safe Place

Job Type
Full-Time / Part-Time Pay: Starting at $15.15–$16.15 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and driving status Overview AJ’s Safe Place is seeking compassionate, dependable, and energetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)/Caregivers to join our team. Our DSPs provide hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Group Home and Day Treatment and Training (DTA) programs. The goal is to help each member live as safely, independently, and meaningfully as possible while maintaining their dignity, choices, and individual rights. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, works well as part of a team, and can remain patient and professional while supporting individuals with different medical, behavioral, communication, and daily-living needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direct care, supervision, and support to members with developmental disabilities.
- Assist members with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and other personal-care needs as required.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, hydration, and following individualized dietary guidelines.
- Support members with community outings, appointments, recreational activities, volunteering, and other approved activities.
- Encourage independence by allowing members to participate in daily tasks and make choices whenever safely possible.
- Follow each member’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), behavior plan, medical instructions, and other established care requirements.
- Use approved positive behavior-support and redirection techniques.
- Maintain professional boundaries and treat every member with dignity, patience, and respect.
- Observe members for changes in behavior, health, mood, or functioning and promptly report concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
- Complete required daily documentation accurately and on time.
- Complete incident reports when required and immediately report health or safety concerns.
- Assist with medication administration when properly trained and authorized.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized environment.
- Complete assigned cooking, cleaning, laundry, household, and program responsibilities during the shift.
- Follow all AJ’s Safe Place policies, confidentiality requirements, member-rights requirements, and applicable state and DDD regulations.
- Maintain appropriate supervision and staffing ratios at all times.
- Communicate professionally with members, guardians, families, coworkers, leadership, and other members of the care team.
- Attend required meetings, training, and continuing education.
- Follow the established chain of command: DSP → Lead → Program Coordinator/Director → HR → Owners.
- Perform other duties reasonably related to the care, safety, and support of members. Qualifications
- Must be dependable, patient, compassionate, and able to work professionally with individuals with diverse needs.
- Previous caregiving, DSP, group home, behavioral health, DTA, childcare, healthcare, or similar experience is preferred but not required for all positions.
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
- Must be able to follow written care plans, policies, schedules, and instructions.
- Must have strong communication and documentation skills.
- Must be able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Must be comfortable providing personal care when required.
- Must be willing to complete all training and certifications required by AJ’s Safe Place and applicable regulatory agencies. Required Documentation & Certifications Candidates must obtain and/or maintain all documentation, training, and certifications required for their assigned position, which may include:
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR and First Aid
- Article 9
- Prevention and Support
- Current identification and employment-eligibility documentation
- Valid Arizona Driver License for positions requiring transportation
- Current vehicle insurance when applicable
- Any additional DDD or company-required training Schedule & Availability AJ’s Safe Place operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and team members may work mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on their assigned program. Regular Group Home shifts may include 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, and overnight shifts. Employees must meet the company's current weekend availability requirements and maintain reliable attendance for all scheduled shifts. What We Look For We are looking for team members who understand that caregiving is more than simply being present. Our DSPs are expected to engage, supervise, document, support, teach, redirect, and protect the individuals entrusted to our care. Successful team members are dependable, attentive, respectful, willing to learn, receptive to feedback, and committed to providing excellent care even when a shift becomes challenging. Join AJ’s Safe Place At AJ’s Safe Place, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where every member has the opportunity to grow, participate in their community, develop greater independence, and enjoy a meaningful quality of life. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we encourage you to apply. Pay: $15.15
- $16.15 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance Work

Location:
In person