Lead Direct Support Professional

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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 11 Paid Holidays (full and part time; available immediately)
• Paid Time Off (annual and sick leave; full and part time employees; accrued bi-weekly; use after 90 days)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees)
• Employee Referral Bonus (refer a full or part time employee to earn bonus after about three months)
• $1,000 hiring bonus for new hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months)
• Weekend Premium Rate: $1 per hour premium for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists Members with developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice.
• Supervises the Members’ health, safety, and security, including 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.
• Encourages the Members to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills.
• Coordinates transportation, transports, and/or accompanies Members according to their Person-Centered Plan.
• Ensures proper medication procedures are followed for the Members.
• Ensures physicians’ orders are implemented correctly.
• Develops/assists in developing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring each Member’s program.
• Communicates progress and issues in a timely manner to the appropriate staff.
• Plans and maintains Member’s and household accounts.
• Maintains all other records/paperwork and submits documentation per assigned timelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Current driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance with the requirements of The Opportunity Tree’s insurance carrier.
• Fluent in English, both in speech and in writing.
• Preferred experience in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Beginner knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and web browsing.
• Personal enthusiasm for providing 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 maintenance of all required training which may include CPR, First Aid, and Prevention and Support.
• Successfully meets AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Reliable transportation and possible travel for The Opportunity Tree business.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles in staff interaction.
• Task productivity.
• Time management.
• Problem identification and resolution administration.

Work Environment

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