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Form of work$250 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLEBACKGROUND: 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. We have a full time day position open and two afternoon /evening positions for Custodial work. You will work alongside of people with disabilities performing Custodial tasks.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Support clients through coaching to maintain independent employment* Provides training to clients related to technical skills, work habits/behaviors and other skills needed to succeed on the job.* Document client performance and maintain current records in compliance with each referral source.* Applies patience, respect and dignity when working with clients.* Maintains positive approach when dealing with challenging situations.* Models and trains safe practices on each task.* Maintains regular contact with business' management.* Ensures that client rights are preserved.* Greeting customers while washing, drying, and folding clothes at a laundromat while working alongside with clientsQUALIFICATIONS:* Successfully pass the drug test and background check.* Provide proof of good driving.* Have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass the Beacon driving test.* Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.* Additional Experience and/or Training: Beacon will facilitate training if needed.* 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.* Article IX and Prevention and Support certificate or able to obtain and maintain certification.* Ability to balance, bend, stand, walk, kneel, twist, stretch, climb and sit.* Ability to lift/ carry up and push/pull to 50 pounds unassisted.* Ability to tolerate environmental conditions, such as hot, cold, wetness, dust, noise, etc.* Ability to drive and travel independently to various sites.* Ability to communicate effectively.* Ability to follow instructions.* Ability to work effectively with staff, clients, and the public.* Ability to use judgment.* Ability to meet deadlines.* Ability to learn and use the equipmentWORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: M-F 40 hours per weekWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer - qualified females, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.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!
