Habilitation Tech

Job DetailsJob Location: Phoenix, AZ 85022This position is eligible for $1,000 sign on incentive. 

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all our interactions with our patients and with each other.

We offer:

Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Medical, dental, vision insurance*full-time employees
401k investment plan with company match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays *full-time employees
Tuition reimbursement* full-time employees
The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

QualificationsWe are seeking caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others. The Habilitation Tech (DSP) provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Habilitation Tech (DSP) provides community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons. In addition, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants living in the facility through proper supervision.

Qualifications Required

High School diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Possess Arizona driver’s license with acceptable driving record including but not limited to no serious traffic violations (ie. Reckless Driving; at fault accident; felony speeding/20 mph or over) or greater than 2 traffic violations in prior 39 months. Certification in first aid, CPR, and de-escalation training; if candidate does not possess active certification agency will provide training. 
Ability to prepare required paperwork to support and document activities in the contractually required timelines.
Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
Ability to successfully complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and PROUD (aka Prevention/Support), Direct Care Worker and any other required training. The agency will provide training if the candidate does not possess.
Able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers.
Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check along with Central Registry Clearance.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule each week.

Qualifications Preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.
Prior experience in Habilitation or Rehabilitation
Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting persons with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities.
Two (2) years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitative assistance to persons with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
Very strong interpersonal skills