Disabilities Residential Program Assistant

TURN Community Services • Midvale, UT

1d • $19

About The Position

TURN Community Services in Midvale and Sandy is looking to hire two full-time Residential Program Assistant to work in our group homes. Are you looking for a job that offers meaningful work ? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in human services? Would you like to join a nonprofit that offers amazing benefits and a supportive environment ? If so, please read on! This group home position earns a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600 . 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 . If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you, apply today to join our nonprofit! ABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES 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. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT As a Residential Program Assistant with our nonprofit, you play an essential role in helping our program coordinator keep our group home running smoothly. You provide additional oversight to the staffing and training of our group home as well as ensure that residents receive the individual support that they need. In addition, you help coordinate and lead the programs that we offer. Following along with our person-centered and behavior support plans, you monitor, supervise, and participate in their development and implementation, which means our residents are always receiving the top-quality care they need. You enjoy having a job where you get to make such a positive impact on our residents with developmental disabilities and their families! The individuals in these programs need support with high levels of medical, behavioral and personal hygiene care. You will play an integral part directly supporting clients every shift to assist the individuals with social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure, and various other skills to learn independence in their lives.

Requirements

• 6+ months of experience working with individuals with Developmental/intellectual disabilities (e xperience with challenging behaviors will be given preference).
• Ability to complete required training within 3 months of employment
• Ability to produce and review typed business letters, reports, and accurate numerical records
• Personal and reliable transportation with current motor vehicle insurance, and willing to transport clients in personal vehicle.
• Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance
• Basic computer skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Expert problem solver with strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Provide additional oversight to the staffing and training of our group home
• Ensure that residents receive the individual support that they need
• Help coordinate and lead the programs that we offer
• Monitor, supervise, and participate in the development and implementation of person-centered and behavior support plans
• Directly supporting clients every shift to assist the individuals with social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure, and various other skills to learn independence in their lives.

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life
• Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed