Residential Direct Support Professional - Empower Independence

The Opportunity Tree; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $1,000

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

EAP

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Opportunity Tree is seeking a Direct Support Professional for residential group homes in Phoenix, AZ. You will assist Members with developmental disabilities, promote independence, and support daily living skills within a Person-Centered Plan.

Responsibilities include health and safety supervision, transportation coordination, medication procedures, and documentation of progress, while maintaining a positive community presence and complying with training and background requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write, speak, and listen effectively in English.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The 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 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid training

Reliable transportation

Positive attitude

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Web browsing

Job description

The Opportunity Tree is seeking a Direct Support Professional for residential group homes in Phoenix, AZ. You will assist Members with developmental disabilities, promote independence, and support daily living skills within a Person-Centered Plan.

Responsibilities include health and safety supervision, transportation coordination, medication procedures, and documentation of progress, while maintaining a positive community presence and complying with training and background requirements.