Calling All Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers! Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Thrive at Copa Health!
Full TimeStarting Pay: $15.15 to $17.00 per hourAre you passionate about helping individuals achieve recovery and wellness? Ready to join a mission-driven team that truly invests in you? At Copa Health, we don’t just offer jobs we build careers and support the whole person.What You’ll Get… At our organization, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. As a full-time behavioral health professional, you'll benefit from:
Limitless Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities Thrive with us through diverse career paths and internal development programs.
Career Development Access ongoing training and development through our dedicated Organizational Development & Learning Department.
Generous PTO Program Enjoy up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continuous accruals and an additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being.
Wellness Program Benefit from our Health services and wellness incentives to reduce costs.
Tuition Reimbursement Receive up to $3,000 for educational advancement.
Affordable Health Care Plans Choose from comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts Utilize H.S.A., H.R.A, and F.S.A. options with select medical plans.
Insurance Coverage Enjoy free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000.
Retirement Savings Benefit from 403(b) retirement plans with a company match.
Employee Assistance Access 6 free coaching and 6 free therapy sessions, plus a wealth of wellness content and services.
Additional Insurance Options Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, Eyemed vision, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and more!
We are hiring full-time Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join the Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) team, providing essential short-term support for elderly clients and individuals with developmental disabilities (DDD). Services include personal care and light housekeeping. DSPs will also implement service plans and support clients in developing daily living and leisure skills, while assisting with planning and participating in community involvement activities.Responsibilities
Provide personalized, high-quality care for elderly clients in supportive living and day programs
Follow individualized service plans, teaching and assisting with daily living activities, leisure skills, and community engagement
Adhere to HIPAA standards to ensure client confidentiality
Perform facility cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry
Plan and prepare well-balanced meals/snacks according to dietary requirements
Assist with personal hygiene, including showering, changing adult briefs, brushing teeth, shaving, and dressing assistance
Maintain body balance for safe support of clients during various activities
Assess and respond to client behavior appropriately
Collaborate with program staff across departments as needed
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical at the time of hire
Completion of Copa’s training program per the requirements of funding sources, such as the Division of Developmental Disabilities and/or Department of Health Services
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass other required background checks, including a drug screen
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire, 39-month Motor Vehicle Record, and proof of insurance and vehicle registration
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pre-employment criminal background and drug testing are required. EOE.
About Copa Health
Copa Health is a private nonprofit corporation providing educational, therapeutic, rehabilitation and social services to children and adults with developmental, physical and behavioral health challenges.
