Direct Support Professional/Vocational Tech Lead - Beacon Group

BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2,000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

POSITION INTRODUCTION: Are you seeking a position as a Direct Support Professional; a Job Coach; a Behavioral Health Paraprofessional or Behavioral Health Tech? If you are or you want to begin a career in this exciting and rewarding field then we have the position for you! Beacon focuses on career development and promotion for Direct Support Professionals -people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place!

We are looking for a patient, flexible and dedicated person to work with, train and supervise a fantastic team of adults with disabilities. Daily duties of this position is to provide top of the line services for the individuals on the team while providing quality service to the customers we provide a variety of services for. This is a hands-on position. The services that Beacon provides to our customers is dependent on the location and site needs.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages/salaries.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Competitive health insurance benefits with several options to choose from (effective 1st of the month after 30 days). Many employees have $0 monthly medical insurance premiums.
• Dental, vision, life and array of other insurance plans to choose from.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year of experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in field of work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing to provide services to Behavioral Health clients referred by Arizona Complete Care Plans.
• Specialized skills and certificates such as, but not limited to: Arborist, Chemical Spraying, Landscaping Design, and Warehousing, specifically Inventory and Process Management.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Increased technical skills related to field of work.
• Successfully pass the drug test and background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or able to obtain and maintain a CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• Fingerprint clearance card, or able to obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card.
• Provide proof of good driving. https://servicearizona.com/motorVehicleRecord
• Have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass the Beacon driving test.
• Article IX and Prevention and Support certificate or able to obtain and maintain certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a GSA clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to balance, bend, stand, walk, kneel, twist, stretch, climb, and sit.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to write accurate, clear, and informative case notes.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions, such as hot, cold, wetness, dust, noise, etc.
• Ability to work, drive and travel independently to various sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, clients, and the public.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a team environment.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and use equipment.
• Ability to use power tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to seek out other opportunities and responsibilities.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday-40hours/week.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we encourage all qualified females, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. If your disability requires accommodation, please discuss it with us as we are happy to work with you.

Beacon focuses on career development and promotion for Direct Support Professionals -people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place!