Direct Support Professional-DSP

TURN Community Services•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to step into a meaningful role where every day brings purpose, connection, and impact? TURN Community Services in Salt Lake County, is looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you'll make a real difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities-supporting independence, growth, and community inclusion. As a DSP, your role will vary depending on the program, but your impact will always be significant. Day Program DSPs (weekday, daytime hours): You'll support individuals in developing life skills and independence through activities such as self-care, hygiene, arts and crafts, vocational training, and community engagement. You'll help individuals build social skills, manage behaviors, and participate meaningfully in their daily routines. Accurate documentation and attention to health and safety are key parts of your role. Residential DSPs (afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnights): You'll assist individuals in their homes with daily living activities including meal preparation, medication support, hygiene, transportation, and housekeeping. You'll also help teach important life skills such as budgeting, relationship-building, and decision-making. By modeling positive behaviors and offering consistent support, you empower individuals to live as independently as possible. In both settings, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model-helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, and experience a higher quality of life. This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Every interaction, every skill taught, and every moment of support contributes to someone's independence and well-being. If you're looking for work that is both challenging and deeply rewarding, this could be the perfect fit.

Requirements

18 years or older
Patient, kind, and dependable
Ability to keep things professional while still being human
Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills
Flexible, calm under pressure, and team-oriented
Valid driver's license
Reliable personal vehicle with the ability to transport individuals when needed
Ability to drive larger vehicles for some positions
Genuine passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
Must be able to pass a background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

NO EXPERIENCE? TOTALLY FINE. WE TRAIN YOU.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in developing life skills and independence through activities such as self-care, hygiene, arts and crafts, vocational training, and community engagement.
Help individuals build social skills, manage behaviors, and participate meaningfully in their daily routines.
Accurate documentation and attention to health and safety are key parts of your role.
Assist individuals in their homes with daily living activities including meal preparation, medication support, hygiene, transportation, and housekeeping.
Help teach important life skills such as budgeting, relationship-building, and decision-making.
Model positive behaviors and offer consistent support to empower individuals to live as independently as possible.
Serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model-helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, and experience a higher quality of life.