Lead DSP DTA

Job Details

Job Location:

Tucson Tanque Verde - Tucson, AZ 85715
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: No Degree Required
Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Limited or Occasional

Job Shift: Days
Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. We are hiring a full‑time Lead Direct Support Professional in our Day Program Center located in Tucson, AZ.

The Lead Direct Support Professional (DTA Program Team Lead DSP) works with people who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The role includes program supervisory, administrative, transportation responsibilities, and direct‑care duties in a day program center setting.

• A desire, interest, and experience in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Ability to physically assist people as needed, which may include lifting and/or providing physical support with or without assistance from another person, and train staff in these supports.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi‑tasking, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Detail‑oriented and able to work within and abide by state and organizational rules and policies.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of people/families receiving support and demonstrate respect for cultural differences.

• Must be over 21 years old to drive a RISE vehicle with a valid Arizona driver’s license and meet driver requirements as specified by the RISE Insurance Agency.
• Must be able to complete a successful background check, driving record check, and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.