Direct Support Professional; DSP Maricopa

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - City of Maricopa

Join the Opportunity Tree team as a Direct Support Professional with our Day Programs in Maricopa, AZ. We provide individualized services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Location:

19756 N Maricopa Rd, Suite #108 & #109, Maricopa, AZ 85139

Job Summary: The DSP positions support and assist members with IDD, promoting independence, basic living skills, and personal choice.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise members’ health, safety, and security, including assistance with activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and continence).
• Coordinate instruction and supervision of members in basic daily living skills and recreational activities per their Person-Centered Plan.
• Encourage members to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate transportation and accompaniment as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.
• Ensure proper medication procedures and physician orders are followed.
• Develop, implement, document, and monitor each member’s program.
• Communicate progress and issues in a timely manner to appropriate staff.
• Plan and maintain member and household accounts.
• Maintain all records and documentation per assigned timelines.
• Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Arizona licensing standards and Opportunity Tree policy.
• Advocate on behalf of members and families to ensure a voice for individuals with IDD.
• Perform daily duties safely, using proper lifting techniques and completing first aid/CPR as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of member information.
• Comply with attendance rules and company policies.
• Promote a collaborative and respectful working environment.
• Comply with Opportunity Tree policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (Annual Leave and Sick Time)
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $1,000 hiring bonus for new full‑time hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months).
• Weekend premium: $1 per hour for hours worked Saturday 12:00 a.m. – Sunday 11:59 p.m.
• Available to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Valid driver’s license with a non‑restricted motor vehicle record.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and web browsing.
• Positive attitude and community representation skills.
• Team collaboration ability with members, staff, families, funders, and stakeholders.
• Completion of required training: CPR, First Aid, and Prevention and Support.
• Compliance with AZ‑DPS fingerprint clearance card requirement.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel for Opportunity Tree business.
• Knowledge of staff interaction principles, task productivity, time management, problem identification, and resolution administration.

Work Environment:

• Lifting/carrying/transferring up to 40 pounds.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and pulling wheelchairs.
• Reaching overhead and extended reaching.
• Walking/standing/ sitting for extended periods.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Position considered safety‑sensitive.

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