Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential - Sandy, UT (1177)

F4L•Sandy, UT

8h•$13 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Friends4Life (F4L) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (Care people for people with disabilities) to join our growing company! This posting is for one of our residential settings near Sandy, Utah. F4L is dedicated to providing exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our clients need reliable, friendly people who help them achieve all they can. Our care team helps to ensure our clients live as independently as possible! We are hiring for both full and part-time positions. We work to accommodate your personal schedule however we can. Below is a short description of how our residential program works: Residential (RHS): Our residential services offer the most flexibility in terms of hours as we provide services for clients in a home setting 18-24 hrs per day. You will work with 1-3 clients at a time to help them live more independently. Occasionally you will take clients out into the community for shopping or other fun activities. Various shifts available: Morning: 9 am - 3 pm, Swing: 3 pm - 9 pm, and Grave: 9 pm - 9 am. We are glad to discuss alternative scheduling needs. Just ask! Wage & Perks Starting pay is $13.25-17.20/hour depending on experience Flexible scheduling Morning, Afternoon/Evening, and Graveyard shifts available How You Will Help No matter which shift is filled, the ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities. Working with each of our clients, you will help foster a positive, encouraging, and stimulating environment, while also fulfilling the following:

Requirements

Applicants must be 16+ years of age at the time of hiring
Valid driver’s license or state-issued id
Valid Social Security Card
Because of the population we serve, the ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks

Responsibilities

Assisting clients to reach their desired goals
Engaging clients in fun and fulfilling activities at home and in the community
Aiding clients with daily needs, including but not limited to, nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization, etc
Supervising clients as they self-administer medication
Documenting client progress
Transporting clients in personal vehicles
Following all health and safety protocols required by Friends4Life and the state of Utah
Assisting our clients with keeping a tidy home in a clean and safe environment
Supporting and upholding client legal rights by observing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Becoming properly trained and certified as the job requires