Parent Provider Application - STATEWIDE

Statewide, AZ

Contracted

Entry Level

This application is for parents/guardians (or other primary caregivers) who will ONLY be providing Habilitation and/or Attendant Care services to their own child (of any age).

Please review these FAQs for more information about the Parent Provider program:
Parent Provider FAQs

How to Become a Parent Provider
If your child qualifies for Habilitation and/or Attendant Care services through DDD/ALTCS, you may be eligible to provide some or all of these services as a Parent Provider. AZA United is committed to supporting our families and we are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for interested parents. The first step is to fill out this application. Once we review your eligibility, we will contact you with next steps. If you have any questions, contact our Family Support Team.

Please note that Parent Providers may ONLY provide Habilitation and/or Attendant Care services (not Respite) and only with your own children (if eligible through DDD/ALTCS). Additional restrictions apply for children under age 18 (see FAQs above). Contact your DDD support coordinator if you need assistance with authorized service hours.

Pay Rates
AZA United currently pays Parent Providers the following rates:

$21/hour for Habilitation services
$19/hour for Attendant Care services

Why AZA United?
Arizona Autism United is a leading nonprofit organization and a designated Center of Excellence for serving children and families affected by autism in our community. We have been the preferred agency for many Parent Providers in Arizona since the program began in 2020. Our Field Support Team provides support for all client families to ensure our services are effective and meaningful.

In addition to highly competitive pay rates, we have streamlined systems to make sure that the process of getting started is as quick and easy as possible for parents in this role. At AZA United, all Parent Providers are independent contractors, which allows for flexibility as your child's needs change over time.

Learn more at www.AZAunited.org

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

What's your highest level of education completed?*

What COUNTY do you reside in?*

In order to qualify for the Parent Provider role, your child MUST be approved for Habilitation and/or Attendant Care services through the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

If your child has not been approved for these services and you need help, please contact our Family Support Team by visiting www.AZAunited.org/supportcall

Is your child currently approved for Habilitation or Attendant Care Services through DDD?*

Communication Requirement: All applicants must be able to communicate proficiently in English (both verbal and written). Are you able to meet this requirement?*

AZA United defines the Parent Provider role as parents, legal guardians, or other adults serving in a primary caregiving "parenting" role. Which role best describes your relationship to the individual receiving DDD services?*

DDD/AHCCCS have additional policies for parents providing services to minor children. Are you planning to provide DDD services to an individual who is a minor (less than 18 years old)?*

Is your child already receiving services from another Parent Provider?*

If there is another Parent Provider, are they set up with AZA United or another agency?*

If there are two Parent Providers, do both live in the same household?*

PLEASE NOTE: Attendant Care services are currently limited to Maricopa County, the Tucson area, and Prescott/Flagstaff areas due to internal staffing limitations for in-person Attendant Care Monitoring requirements.

If your child is approved for Attendant Care (ATC) services by DDD, are you planning to provide ATC services as a Parent Provider?*

ATTENDANT CARE (ATC) has additional requirements that are due after hire, such as Fundamentals of Caregiving level 1 (an all-day in person training class), regular in-person monitoring visits with a Field Trainer, and 6 hours of yearly continuing education requirements. Do you agree to these requirements if planning to provide ATC to your learner?*

Are you a current AZA United employee? If yes, please contact a member of the HR team for further assistance.*

How much experience do you have caring for others? This includes caring for your own child, caring for other family members, babysitting, professional experience, etc.*

Describe your experience caring for others.*

Has your child ever received any services from AZA United?*

Parent Providers for AZA United are classified as independent contractors, and not employees. Please confirm that you are willing to move forward with this process as an independent contractor.*

Are you currently authorized to work in the United States?*

This role requires you to be at least 18 years old. Are you at least 18 years of age?*

Applying for this position requires you to disclose your criminal history. Are you willing to complete a form to disclose your criminal history? We will provide the form later.*

This position requires an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. If you do not currently have one, AZA United can provide you with information on how to apply. If you do not already have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, are you willing to apply for one?*

This position requires the following certifications: CPR, First Aid, Article 9. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain these certifications. AZA United will provide options and may offer some classes for you to complete these certifications. Are you willing to obtain these certifications if you do not already have them?*

To submit timesheets and data reports, this position requires a personal email account, basic computer skills, and a GPS-enabled smartphone with Internet access.

Are you able to meet these requirements?*

AZA United exclusively uses direct deposit to pay Parent Providers. No physical paychecks are available. As a Parent Provider, you must provide online bank account info to the Payroll Department in order to receive payment for services provided. Is this acceptable to you?*

Human Check*

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Parent Provider Application - STATEWIDE

Apply for this position

Thanks for visiting AZA United's job board! To learn more about the organization, visit https://AZAunited.org/jobs-careers

Here you will find a list of all open positions with links to apply. Good luck, and we hope to meet you soon!