Lead DSP DTA - FT

Rise Inc; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Job summary

Rise Inc is seeking a full-time Lead Direct Support Professional for individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Surprise, AZ. The role includes program supervision, administrative duties, and direct care responsibilities.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for supporting people with disabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Rise Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, embracing diversity among its workforce.

Qualifications

• A desire and experience in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Ability to physically assist people as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Handle administrative tasks.
• Provide direct-care duties.
• Transport individuals as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Experience with disabilities

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Surprise DTA, AZ - Surprise, AZ 85374

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: No Degree Required

Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Limited or Occasional

Job Shift: Days

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

About RISE

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. Since inception, our purpose and mission has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

Position Summary

RISE is in a search to hire an individual to help us create new and meaningful opportunities for the people we support. We are hiring a full-time Lead Direct Support Professional in our Day Program Center located in Surprise, AZ. The DTA Program Team Lead DSP position involves working with people with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. This position includes program supervisory, administrative and transportation responsibilities along with direct-care requirements in our Day Program Center setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Program supervisory responsibilities.
• Administrative responsibilities.
• Transportation responsibilities.
• Direct-care duties with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.

Qualifications

• A desire, interest and experience in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Must be able to physically assist people as needed, which may include lifting and/or physically supporting them with or without assistance from another person and train staff in learning these supports.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, communication and problem solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and able to work with and abide by state and organizational rules and policies.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of the people/families receiving support, and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.

Additional Candidacy Requirements

• Must be over twenty-one (21) years to drive a RISE vehicle with a valid Arizona driver's license and meet driver requirements as specified by the RISE Insurance Agency.
• Must be able to complete a successful background check, driving record check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.