Direct Support Professional (Group Home)

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.

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 2 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) now include a $1 per hour premium!

Direct Support Professional (Group Homes)

Job Summary : 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.

• The Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports and assists Members with intellectual and 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.

Requirements

Direct Support Professional (Group Homes)

• 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.

Work Environment

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