Adult Residential Direct Support Professional

TURN Community Services•Orem, UT

12d•$17

About The Position

TURN Community Services in Orem , UT is looking to hire a full-time or part-time Residential Direct Support Professional - DSP . Would you like to grow your career in human services with a well-established organization? Do you want to make a profound impact in the lives of people you work with ? If so, please read on! WORK SCHEDULE: Weekend availability required Night shift time varies between 10:30pm-09:00am, part-time & full-time Evening shift time varies between 03:00pm-10:30pm, part-time Afternoon shift time varies between 11:00am-10:30pm, part-time Day shift, WEEKEND only, time varies between 08:00am-04:30pm, part-time This entry-level caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour plus a $600 sign-on bonus . We provide excellent benefits. Benefits given to all employees: $600.00 Sign-on Bonus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full-time benefits: Health plan with Health Savings Account Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Life Disability Opportunities for growth Accrued paid time off following a waiting period If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in the human services field for you, apply today! 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. Our mission is to TURN dreams into reality and that objective 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 strive to do so by offering generous benefits and promoting a work environment where everyone supports each other. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - DSP As a Residential Direct Support Professional - DSP, you support individuals with developmental disabilities in living their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance during day shifts, swing shifts, or night shifts in supported living programs, group homes, and family support programs. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living such as medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping. Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you provide life skills training with financial management and behavior management strategies. You also help them to access and participate in their community by supporting them in gaining employment, building relationships, and finding recreational activities they enjoy. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. You find it very rewarding to help individuals with developmental disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives, which makes you perfect for this caregiving position!

Requirements

18 years old or older
Valid driver's license and a reliable personal preferred
Are you punctual, reliable, and self-disciplined?
Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize them effectively?
Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills?
Are you discreet with confidential information?
Can you show compassion while maintaining professional boundaries?
Are you calm, flexible, and patient?
Can you work well as part of a team?
Must be able to pass a background check upon hire
Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

Responsibilities

support individuals with developmental disabilities in living their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible
provide support and guidance during day shifts, swing shifts, or night shifts in supported living programs, group homes, and family support programs
support is needed in many areas of daily living such as medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping
provide life skills training with financial management and behavior management strategies
help them to access and participate in their community by supporting them in gaining employment, building relationships, and finding recreational activities they enjoy
model appropriate social skills and behaviors