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DANVILLE SERVICES OF ARIZONA, LLC
DIRECT SUPPORT - RESIDENTIAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Support Danville clients to achieve their desired quality of life and ensure optimal health and safety, provide prescribed support and supervision, assist clients to be as independent as possible, and to maintain their homes so they are clean, safe, and hazard free.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Behavior should be professional at all times and consistent with Danville’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures, including treating clients and others with dignity and respect
• Assist clients in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitor for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for clients at all times, including following policies regarding sanitary conditions, health, and safety, keeping homes clean, neat, and in good repair, conducting required evacuation drills, earthquake training, and other safety training.
• Provide training and assistance to all clients in making healthy dietary choices, and following any pre-established orders by medical professionals.
• Plan and support clients in daily activities, including, household chores, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and money management.
• Responsible for assisting clients with personal hygiene skills and tasks, including assisting with bathroom responsibilities, ensuring clients complete shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, shampooing, and dressing appropriately for the weather and type of activities.
• Complete paperwork, as necessary, to meet Danville, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Complete required, on-going training requirements within Danville and state required timeframes.
• Report to work on time, and if unable to report to work, or if there is a need to come to work late, or leave early, follow Danville’s approval policy.
Additional Job Responsibilities
• Safely transport clients to and from recreational activities, errands, work, and personal appointments, and comply with Danville’s vehicle safety, maintenance, and cell phone use policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• 0-3 years working in human services, preferably with adults or children with disabilities
Additional Requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age for employment
• Have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and insurable driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain fingerprint clearance.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic fluency in oral and written English
