Direct Support Professional - Prescott Valley

Ohana is one of Arizona’s leading social service agencies, dedicated to providing innovative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care to individuals with special needs. Our mission is simple but powerful: to help every individual we serve reach their fullest potential. Through our residential and supportive services, we create safe, dignified, and loving environments where independence can truly grow.

We are currently hiring both part-time and full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Prescott Valley homes. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day.

As a DSP, you will

• Provide hands-on support with daily routines and personal care
• Help manage behaviors using approved and ethical practices
• Build strong, trusting relationships with members
• Support independence, confidence, and life skills development
• Transport members safely to appointments and community activities (approved drivers required)

DSPs are the heart of our homes. The work is hands-on, purposeful, and deeply impactful. If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to serve others with dignity and respect, we invite you to join a team that truly changes lives.

Come be part of something meaningful at Ohana!

Required Job Duties

• Provide hands-on personal care to members including:
• Bathing and showering
• Assistance with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and toileting
• Physical touch/physical prompts as needed for safety and daily routines
• Support male and female members; all DSP’s must be able to provide personal care to any assigned member, regardless of gender.
• Document daily progress notes and required shift information
• Plan and prepare meals; complete grocery shopping as assigned
• Transport members to outings and appointments using the most efficient route including freeway driving
• Build supportive and therapeutic relationships with members
• Handle household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe, clean environment
• Administer medications as trained and authorized
• Assist with admissions and discharges
• Redirect and manage behaviors using Prevention & Support techniques
• Support members in achieving daily routines and goals
• Follow house schedules, routines, and DDD licensing standards

Additional Duties

• Attend team meetings and required trainings
• Maintain compliance with all required certifications
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, pushing, pulling, and assisting members physically as needed
• Uphold Ohana’s values at work and on social media
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 21+ required to drive company vehicles
• Ability and willingness to provide personal care, including bathing and hygiene support, for both male and female members as part of job expectations
• Flexible availability
• Reliable transportation and communication
• Ability to pass a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance background check
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Google Calendar, and Outlook
• Complete required training: Prevention & Support, CPR, First Aid, Article
• Successfully pass skills assessment and medication administration assessment