DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

CAREGIVER

Job Location:

Address: Division Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona, 85128

AM Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
PM Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
NOC Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Posting Details:

Salary: $40,000.00 – $42,000.00 

Grade: 14

Closing Date: May 31, 2025

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here  to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Caregiver. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. The Caregiver position plays a key role ensuring the wellbeing and general safety of our members, while assisting them to obtain as much independence as possible.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for the personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene), health, safety and general well-being of members encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Completes assigned housekeeping duties (e.g., sweeping, mopping, dusting, bed-making, empty trash, wash dishes, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs).
• Supports and encourages members in mealtime preparations, technique, and service in accordance with specialized diets and engages and interacts with members during mealtime. Occasionally prepares and cooks meals.
• Implements Individual Support Plan (ISP) programs and strategies, records and occasionally compiles data, writes progress and communication notes. Encourages development of new skills while maintaining present skills. Implements therapeutic recommendations that may include positioning, sensory activities and exercises.
• Provides recreational, medical and leisure opportunities at home and in the community. Drives a transport vehicle, operates a lift, if needed, assists members with safety requirements including seat belts and shoulder belts. Ensures safety and stability of a wheelchair in the vehicle using tie downs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• Cleaning, basic housekeeping and basic cooking.
• Human rights.
• Provide personal care.
• Planning processes.

Skills In:
• Planning activities designed to meet specific needs of individual members.
• Communicating with members verbally and / or through sign language.
• Time and work management.
• Advocating for members.
• Participating in and implementing Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Ability to:
• Read and write English.
• Attend staff training and apply basic principles of the program training and data collection designed to meet specific needs of members including medication and administration.
• Learn and use computer systems including email (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based trainings)
• Learn and apply basic physical, occupational and speech therapy techniques.
• Learn and perform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics.
• Learn and use nutritional principals and s