Careers

 

If you are interested in a challenging career that provides you the opportunity to grow professionally while helping others, consider joining the AZTEC team.  When you work with AZTEC, you become part of a caring group of professionals who help those with developmental disabilities live happy and fulfilling lives.

 

AZTEC residential work locations are primarily in West Phoenix, Peoria and Glendale. We offer services in a variety of capacities including community-based residential settings as well as in-home day programs and community-based employment settings.

 

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

DSP's assist adults to increase their independence in daily living skills development, behavior management, personal care, medication administration and accompanying members on community outings and activities. Instructors also attend medical appointments. Jobs are currently available in residential environments for up to five adults.

 

Pay: $12.00/hr. - $13.00/hr.

FT/PT/On-Call Positions (Driving/Non-Driving)

Hours: Vary by position - Weekday, Weekend and Wakeover Shifts

 

Medical Assistant (MA)

MA's are responsible for assisting in the scheduling and accompanying of members to doctor's appointments/procedures.  Must have the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, families, employees and the public, and possess adequate knowledge of medical terminology.

 

Pay: $14.00/hr.

FT Position (Driving)

Hours: Monday - Friday (Day hours - 37.5 hours/week)

 

HCBS

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) allow the person with developmental disabilities to remain at home with their family as a primary support, and participate in activities within their own community.  Services available are:

 

Attendant Care - Assistance in personal hygiene and daily living activities as well as mainte­nance of safe and sanitary conditions.

 

Habilitation - Designed to maximize the func­tion­ing and develop­ment in essential activities to meet personal and social needs, self-help, physical mobility, and adaptive living skills.

 

Housekeeping - Routine household mainte­nance.

 

Respite - Provides relief for family caregivers via short-term care and supervision in or outside of the home.

 

Pay: $13.50/hr.