Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver – HCBS Program

The Opportunity Tree offers a Hiring Bonus of $1000 – Refer a new employee and get a $500 referral bonus! $4.00/hour supplemental offered.

The Opportunity Tree is a nonprofit organization that provides quality, individualized supports to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments.

Job Summary: The HCBS DSP Supervisor directs the work of the DSP to support and assist Members with developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervision of DSP-HCBS work, schedules, and timekeeping approvals.
• Responsible for DSP-HCBS schedules to include scheduling vacant shifts and daily call-outs received with PTOC staff first.
• Complete MOTS checklist for individualized training for new staff or re-assigned staff.
• 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 the data collection and reporting on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for communicating progress and issues in a timely manner to the appropriate staff.
• Responsible to maintain all other records/paperwork and submit documentation per assigned timelines.
• 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.
• May work in the function of a DSP-HCBS.
• Compliant with attendance rules.
• Promote and maintain a collaborative and respectful working environment and a line of communications with all stakeholders of TOT.
• Comply and enforce the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations of TOT.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Covid vaccination required
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Arizona driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance per the requirements of TOT’s insurance carrier.
• Communicate in English; speech, write and read.
• Experience: Three (3) months required 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 TOT effectively in the community. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with Members, staff, families, funders and stakeholders..
• Reliable transportation and possible travel for TOT business.
• Skills to include but not limited to knowledge of principles in staff interaction, task productivity, time management, problem identification and resolution administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• The Opportunity Tree has roots in Avondale, Glendale, Phoenix, Mesa, Maricopa, and Casa Grande. Please list the locations where you would like to grow with us.”

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location