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Job description
Lead Direct Support Professional RoleThe Lead Direct Support Professional-Residential supports and assists Members with developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice.Responsibilities include: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 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.Requirements include:Minimum of 18 years of age.Current driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance with the requirements of The Opportunity Tree's insurance carrier.Fluent in English, both in speech and in writing, to communicate our mission clearly and warmly.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 providing 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 maintenance of all required training which may include CPR, First Aid, and Prevention and Support.Successfully meets AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card.Reliable transportation and possible travel for The Opportunity Tree business.Skills include but are 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, pull wheelchairs.Reach, reach overhead.Sit, stand, walk for extended periods.Finger, hand and wrist dexterity to eye.This position is considered a "safety sensitive" position.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85008, US
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