About

• 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)!

• Weekend Premium Rate: Any hours worked on the weekend (Saturday at 12:00a.m. through Sunday at 11:59p.m.) will receive a shift premium of $1 per hour!

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off * (Annual Leave and Sick Time)
• Referral Program *
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) *
• * Available to regular full and part-time employees

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Casa Grande

The Opportunity Tree is looking for DSP at the following locations in Pinal County

• Day Programs and Residential Group Homes in Casa Grande and Maricopa, AZ.
• Casa Grande Day Program (209 W 1st St)
• Casa Grande Day Residential Program (Five (5) Group Homes)

• Job Summary: The DSP positions support and assist Members with intellectual and 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.
• Responsible for communicating progress and issues in a timely manner to the appropriate staff.
• Responsible for planning and maintaining Member’s and household accounts.
• Responsible to maintain all other records/paperwork and submit documentation per assigned timelines.
• Maintain safe home environment in keeping with Arizona Licensing Standards and The Opportunity Tree Policy.
• Advocate on behalf of the Members and their families to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a voice.
• Perform daily job duties in a safe and healthy manner, including the use of proper techniques when lifting individuals, household items, and completing first aid/CPR as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding Members and The Opportunity Tree.
• Compliant with attendance rules.
• Promote and maintain a collaborative and respectful working environment and a line of communications with all stakeholders of The Opportunity Tree.
• Comply and enforce the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations of The Opportunity Tree.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Requirements
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Pinal County
• 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.
• Communicate in English; speech, write and read.
• 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.
• 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 possible travel 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.
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