Direct Support Professional Day Program (Phoenix)

Description

• The Opportunity Tree Mission and Vision
• To provide quality individualized services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments. The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy, and opportunities.

$1,000 hiring bonus for new full-time hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months).

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• •Health Insurance
• •Vision Insurance
• •Dental Insurance
• •Life Insurance
• •401(k)
• •Paid Time Off * (Annual Leave and Sick Time)
• •Referral Program *
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) *

* Available to regular full and part-time employees

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Program (Maricopa County)

The Opportunity Tree has openings for Direct Support Professional (DSP) at our Day Program Campuses in Phoenix (3146 E Windsor Ave, 85008).

Job Summary: The DSP positions support and assist Members with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice.

Essential Job Functions

• •Supervision of the Members’ health, safety, and security to include assistance with Activities of Daily Living (eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and continence).
• •Coordinates the instruction and supervision of the Members in appropriate basic activities of daily living skills and recreational events in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan.
• •Encourage the Members to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills.
• •Coordinate transportation, transport, and/or accompany according to their Person Center Plan.
• •Ensure proper medication procedures are followed for the Members.
• •Ensure physicians’ orders are implemented correctly.
• •Responsible for developing/assisting to develop, implementing, documenting, and monitoring of each Member’s program.
• •Responsible for communicating progress and issues in a timely manner to the appropriate staff.
• •Responsible for planning and maintaining Member’s and household accounts.
• •Responsible to maintain all other records/paperwork and submit documentation per assigned timelines.
• •Maintain safe home environment in keeping with Arizona Licensing Standards/ The Opportunity Tree Policy.
• •Advocate on behalf of the Members and their families to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a voice.
• •Perform daily job duties in a safe and healthy manner, including the use of proper techniques when lifting individuals, household items, and completing first aid/CPR as needed.
• •Maintains confidentiality of information regarding Members and The Opportunity Tree.
• •Compliant with attendance rules.
• •Promote and maintain a collaborative and respectful working environment and a line of communications with all stakeholders of The Opportunity Tree.
• •Comply and enforce the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations of The Opportunity Tree.
• •Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Direct Support Professional - Day Program (Maricopa County)

• •Minimum of 18 years of age
• •Current driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance per the requirements of The Opportunity Tree’s insurance carrier.
• •Communicate in English; speech, write and read.
• •Experience: Preferred in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field.
• •Education: High school diploma or GED
• •Knowledge: Beginner MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, web browsing
• •Personal enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization, which provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• •Positive attitude and ability to represent The Opportunity Tree effectively in the community.
• •Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with Members, staff, families, funders and stakeholders.
• •Successful completion and maintain all required training which may include CPR, First Aid, and Prevention and Support.
• •Successfully meet AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• •Reliable transportation and possible travel for The Opportunity Tree business.
• •Skills to include but not limited to knowledge of principles in staff interaction, task productivity, time management, problem identification and resolution administration.

Work Environment:

• •Lift/carry/transfer minimum of 40 pounds.
• •Bend, kneel, and stoop.
• •Push or pull wheelchairs.
• •Reach/reach overhead.
• •Walk/stand for extended periods.
• •Sit for extended periods.
• •Finger/hand/wrist dexterity to eye.
• •This position is considered a “safety sensitive” position.