Direct Support Professional (Youth Tree Fort Program) - Avondale presso The Opportunity Tree

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.

$1,000 hiring bonus for new full-time hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months)! 

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (Annual Leave, Holiday Pay, and Sick Time)
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

The Opportunity Tree has an opening for a Direct Support Porfessional (DSP) at our Avondale Campus in our Youth Program.  

This position will generally work Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm during the school year and an 8-hour shift during the school breaks and summertime (usually 8:00am to 4:00pm).  

The Youth Programs is closed for 11 major holidays with pay!

The Opportunity Tree (TOT) - Avondale Campus is located at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Youth Tree Fort Program (Avondale Campus)

Job Summary: The residential program's Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports and assists Members with developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Requirements

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Avondale Campus

Youth Tree Fort Program 

Job Requirements:

• 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
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with Members, staff, families, funders and stakeholders.
• 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 willingness to drive company vehicles for The Opportunity Tree business.
• Skills to include but not limited to knowledge of principles in staff interaction, task productivity, time management, problem identification and resolution administration.

Work Environment:

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