Part-Time DTA Program Driver - UCP of Central Arizona

Direct Support Professional provides services that enrich the lives of our members in areas of daily living skills, hea...

Minimum:

Must be 18 years or older

Must be able to provide a 39 month MVR to demonstrate a good driving record if driving position

Must meet agency licensure requirements for fingerprinting, CPS, CPR and First Aid and DDD when appropriate.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.

Provide 3 verifiable reference letters.

Must be able to lift and transfer members.

For assignments that require the employee to drive a vehicle, must meet the qualifications of a driver as established by our insurance carrier and UCP policy

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

Able to complete training programs and pass associated tests to meet competency requirements

Good customer service and communication skills required.

Be able to speak, read and write English

Have basic computer skills such as data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets

Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: operate an agency transport vehicle; manual dexterity to keep documentation records; assess and provide behavior management in crisis situations and call for assistance if needed; and able to physically perform CPR/First Aid

Organizational Relationships:

Directly accountable to Program Lead with support from Program Manager for all phases of activities

Preferred:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience of working with individuals with disabilities in private or center based setting.

Developmental Disabilities Specialist Certificate.

Associates or Bachelor degree

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This description is intended to describe the essential responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and the CEO retains the right to add or change the duties any time.

Training Requirements

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

Work Environment

The work environment includes center and classroom environment, out in the community and travel in company vehicles. Exposure to changing weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

While working as a DSP, employee may be required to deal with the following conditions:

Flexibility with work hours

Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens

Possible exposure to profanity, violent, and/or offensive behavior from members

UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is a Equal Opportunity Employer