Disabilities Day Program Assistant

TURN Community Services•St. George, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TURN Community Services in St. George is looking to hire a full-time Day Program Assistant to help our coordinator with various day program tasks. This human services position earns a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600, paid out over six months. We also provide excellent benefits, including a health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off (PTO) following a waiting period, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program (EAP), life, and disability. TURN Community Services was founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities. With locations from Brigham City to St. George, we offer a full range of services including day programs, residential living, art center programs, summer camp, and supported employment opportunities. The mission of our nonprofit is to TURN dreams into reality! That applies to our employees as well. We genuinely care about the people in our employ and want to make a difference in their lives and careers. We offer generous benefits and promote a work environment where everyone supports each other.

Requirements

6+ months of experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities
Ability to complete required training within 3 months of employment
Personal and reliable transportation
Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, and a clean driving record
Willing to drive large program buses and vans
Willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles
Functional computer skills
Ability to produce and review typed business letters, reports, and numerical records
Must be able to pass a background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors would be a plus!
Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Problem solver
Patient, professional, and caring towards others

Responsibilities

Plan and execute specific activities in areas such as personal hygiene care, moving or transfers, behavior management, medical needs, social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure, and independence skills.
Assist individuals in the program with personal hygiene care.
Provide frequent assistance with moving or transfers, which includes lifting up to 50 pounds.
Assist with behavior management, medical needs, social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure, and various other skills to learn independence in their lives.
Plan and execute specific activities on a daily basis both in center and by following the community schedule.
Drive large program buses and vans.
Train new employees to drive large vehicles.