Lead Direct Support Professional

“I touch one strand and the whole web dances.”

–Vivian Taylor (Founder of AIRES)

AIRES is hiring for a Lead Direct Support Professional in Phoenix

$13.15-14.15/hour

We are hiring! We are continuing to develop our work force. We are in the people business and need caregivers like YOU! Do you have a passion for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or the elderly? If so, we have an amazing job opportunity for you! This can be a start to a career path. AIRES, LLC has been dedicated to providing the highest quality services and supports to people that have intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1978. By providing opportunities and choices, we can make a positive difference in their lives on a daily basis!

Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are caregivers, and they make a difference in the lives of the people we support by helping those live fulfilling lives in their community. The Lead DSPs provide a wide range of services and supports and serve as a key employee in the program. Lead DSPs provide supervision to the program while also successfully assisting in care to the people we support with personal care, life skills, meal preparation and planning, medication administration, housekeeping and companionship. You will also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings or providing transportation to day programs, work, or other activities and appointments.

As a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) with AIRES, you will be one of those people making a difference. This position supports individuals we provide services to in residential settings. You will work closely with the Program Manager. AIRES is guided by EMPATHY (our core values): Empowerment, Mutual Respect, Passion, Accountability, Teach, Honesty, and a Yes-we-can attitude! We seek a person who demonstrates EMPATHY (all of our values) to successfully provide assistance of daily living. If these core values resonate with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

Qualifications:

High energy, goal-oriented, and an ability to inspire people

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Demonstrated leadership ability

Ability to effectively establish and maintain meaningful relationships

Must be at least 21 years of age with relatively clean driving record

Must successfully complete AIRES training

Ability to obtain and keep Level 1 fingerprint clearance card

Embody the AIRES values-EMPATHY

Willingness to Learn & Grow!

Benefits:

Group Insurance Benefits including medical, dental, vision and life

401K with employer match

PAID trainings as new hire and when recertifying

Flexible schedules

Paid training and ongoing support to ensure your success

Paid sick and vacation time, group insurance benefits, and 401K

How do you apply?

Visit www.aires.org and complete an application. Will need to submit three non-family references. (required)

We look forward to hearing from you and beginning our hiring process. Completed application is required to start hiring review process. You can make a real difference in the work you do!