The Opportunity Tree
Direct Support Professional - Day Program
The Opportunity Tree, Avondale, Arizona, United States, 85323
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The Opportunity Tree Mission and VisionTo 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.
Direct Support Professional- Day Program (LEAF) FunctionsOur day program is Monday through Friday.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:
Job Requirements:Minimum of 18 years of ageCurrent 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 GEDKnowledge: Beginner MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, web browsingAbility 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.Benefits for Full-Time Employees:Health insurancePaid time offVision insuranceDental insuranceEmployee assistance programLife insuranceReferral program401(k)Work Environment:Lift/carry/transfer minimum of 40 pounds.Bend, kneel, and stoop.Pushing or pulling of 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.
Compensation details:
15-15 Hourly Wage
PIf37571a0325d-36310-35904614
The Opportunity Tree Mission and VisionTo 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.
Direct Support Professional- Day Program (LEAF) FunctionsOur day program is Monday through Friday.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:
Job Requirements:Minimum of 18 years of ageCurrent 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 GEDKnowledge: Beginner MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, web browsingAbility 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.Benefits for Full-Time Employees:Health insurancePaid time offVision insuranceDental insuranceEmployee assistance programLife insuranceReferral program401(k)Work Environment:Lift/carry/transfer minimum of 40 pounds.Bend, kneel, and stoop.Pushing or pulling of 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.
Compensation details:
15-15 Hourly Wage
PIf37571a0325d-36310-35904614