Lead Direct Support Professional

The Opportunity Tree

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

EAP

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Opportunity Tree in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to support Members with developmental disabilities in daily living skills and independence. You will supervise health and safety, coordinate daily living activities, arrange transportation, manage records, and ensure medication procedures align with the Person-Centered Plan.

Ideal candidates are 18+, fluent in English, with a HS diploma or GED, valid driver license, and willingness to complete required trainings

Qualifications

Minimum 18 years of age.
Valid driver license with acceptable MVR.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Experience in IDD field preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Willingness to complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid).
AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card requirement.
Reliable transportation and possible travel.
Team player and good communication with Members, staff and families.

Responsibilities

Supervise Members’ health, safety and security, including Activities of Daily Living.
Coordinate instruction and supervision of daily living skills and recreational activities.
Encourage Members to develop positive interpersonal skills.
Coordinate transportation per Person Center Plan.
Ensure proper medication procedures are followed and orders implemented.
Assist to develop and monitor each Member’s program.
Communicate progress and issues to staff in a timely manner.
Maintain Member and household accounts and submit paperwork on schedule.
Maintain all required records and documentation.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

Job 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.

Description

The Opportunity Tree Mission and Vision

Benefits For Full-Time Employees (some Benefits For Part-time Employees)

$1,000 hiring bonus for full time new employee, paid after 12 full pay periods worked (approximately six months).
11 Paid Holidays (full and part-time employees; available immediately)
Paid Time Off (Accrue up to 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 8 days of Sick Leave; full and part-time employees; eligible after 90 days; accured bi-weekly)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees including oncall)
Employee Referral Bonus (refer a full or part-time employee to earn bonus after about three months)

Weekend Premium Rate: Hours worked on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) includes a $1 per hour premium!

Lead Direct Support Professional Role

The Lead Direct Support Professional-Residential supports and assists Members with developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice.

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 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.

Requirements

Lead Direct Support Professional Job 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, to communicate our mission clearly and warmly.
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 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 include but are not limited to knowledge of principles in staff interaction, task productivity, time management, problem identification, and resolution administration.