Lead DSP DTA - FT

Lead Direct Support Professional

Tucson Tanque Verde - Tucson, AZ 85715

Salary Range $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level No Degree Required Travel Percentage Limited or Occasional Category Nonprofit - Social Services

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.

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 Tucson, AZ

Want to hear more? If you enjoy leading people and helping others and wish to give back to the community then this is an excellent way to make a difference. 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.

Qualifications:

• A desire, interest and experience in working with people with disabilities or special needs required.
• 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 required
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision is a must
• 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

If you are looking for an occupation where you can create a profound relationship as a mentor and a community advocate, RISE is the place for you!