FOUNTAIN OF JOY DDD group homes located in Mesa are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. As a Lead staff, your responsibility is to:
1. Leadership & Supervision
- Provide direction to direct support staff during the shift
- Assign tasks such as medication passes, hygiene support, documentation, meal prep, and activities.
- Serve as the point of contact for emergencies, incidents, and family or supervisor communication.
- Mentor and train new staff members.
2. Resident Care & Support
- Ensure each resident’s needs are met according to their Individual Support Plan (ISP) or care plan.
- Support residents with daily living skills (ADLs): bathing, grooming, meals, cleaning, mobility, etc.
- Facilitate community outings, appointments, programs, and skill-building activities.
- Advocate for residents’ rights, preferences, and safety.
3. Medication & Health Oversight
- Administer medications (if certified) and ensure accurate documentation.
- Monitor residents for health changes and communicate any concerns to supervisors or nurses.
- Coordinate doctor appointments and follow-up care.
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Complete and review shift notes, incident reports, MARs, and daily logs.
- Ensure staff follow agency policies, licensing regulations, and safety protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
5. House Management
- Oversee household routines: cleaning, meal planning, grocery shopping, and supply inventory.
- Ensure the home environment is safe, clean, and comfortable.
- Assist with budgeting or petty cash, depending on agency policy.
6. Communication & Problem-Solving
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, families, case managers, and healthcare providers.
- Address conflicts between staff or residents professionally.
- Report concerns and help implement behavior support plans or crisis interventions.
7. Emergency Response
- Lead responses to medical or behavioral emergencies.
- Ensure all staff follow crisis procedures.
- Complete incident reporting accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance, monitoring, and training in the areas of self-care, self-direction, independence, mobility, and learning, as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP), to enhance each individual's skill development, health, freedom, and personal dignity.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the environment.
- Possess effective communication skills.
- Assist in behavior management and crisis intervention.
- Administer healthcare, including medication, nutrition, allergies, and meal planning.
- Assist with safety skills, such as basic first aid, fire drills, and handling emergency situations.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Meet the requirements of federal, state, and local organizations, and maintain meticulous record-keeping.
- Uphold optimal attendance and reliability.
- Exercise good judgment and the ability to evaluate and anticipate consequences.
- Fulfill any other duties as assigned.
As a Caregiver / Direct Care Professional:
- You are a mandatory reporter. If you suspect any form of abuse or neglect, you must promptly contact the appropriate authorities, DCS/APS, and your direct supervisor.
- Complete incident reports as directed.
- Maintain current qualifications and training.
Basic Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older.
- 1 year of caregiving experience is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- A valid driver's license is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certified.
- Article 9.
- Prevention & Support.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.
- The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form.
- Must be capable of frequently lifting/moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and moving more than 100 pounds.
- Completion of training programs and successful passage of associated tests.
- Ability to obtain a Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass a background check as required by state and federal regulations.
Email: careers@fountainofjoyllc.com or contact us Phone: (602-349-6617)
Call to schedule your interview today!
Job Types: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: $17 per hour
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About Us
Who We Are
Fountain of Joy prides itself on providing compassionate care for members with complex needs. Our team comprises passionate and caring people with over ten (10) years of hands-on experience serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. We provide a home that gives each resident the best chance to optimize their independence and succeed in the community.
Our Approach
Fountain Of Joy is committed to professionalism in service rendered and continuously provides additional training to staff. OurTeam is made up of individuals who prioritize empathy, understanding, and support for Members.
We work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment that addresses Members' needs with kindness and patience.
Our Core Values
Fountain of Joy Home upholds its principles “RICE” in delivering its services.
Respect – We treat people with courtesy, politeness, and kindness. It helps us to value differences, to appreciate each person for her or his unique qualities. Through respect, we help bring out the full potential of each person.
Integrity– Acting with honesty, transparency, and ethics without compromising the truth. Integrity should be the hallmark of every of our staff. In setting and observing the highest ethical standards and doing the right thing, we fulfill a duty of care, not only to the families and members in the communities we serve but to our colleagues and ourselves.
Collaboration – Do great things together. Through collaboration, we multiply our contribution. Together, we are stronger and can contribute more. Shared goals and mutual support lead to greater success than isolated work and individual focus. Collaboration requires dialogue – rather than argumentation – that demands openness to each other’s perspectives while we confidently advocate for our own ideas. This give and take – based on trust – is the essence of true teamwork and where the magic lives in what we do.
Empowerment – Discovering the power within and give the best. Empower those around you. Share what you know and attempt to make those around you better than yourself. Give those around you respect, responsibility, and control over their own tools so that they can begin to create and innovate for themselves. Lead by example. Choose to be mentally engaged and invested rather than distant or simply there.