Lakeview Residential Group Home Program Assistant

TURN Community Services • Orem, UT

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

TURN Community Services in Orem, UT is looking to hire a full-time Residential Program Assistant to help out with activities in our group home. 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 This Assistant position provides supports to 7 individuals at the Lakeview Residential home in Orem. The staffing at this program consists for a Program Coordinator, 2 Program Assistants and 5 plus DSPs. You will play an integral part in working with the clients daily to assist with high medical needs, high personal care needs, including frequent assistance with moving or transfers, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds, and high behavioral needs. You will help execute specific activities in the areas of communication, social skills, safety, recreation and leisure, and various other skills to support increased independence in the lives of the individuals at the program. You will assist with training of staff, shopping, menu planning, medical and other appointments, client finances, and work with the Coordinator in planning and executing in-home and community activities, along with other responsibilities.

Requirements

• 6+ months of experience working with individuals with Developmental/intellectual disabilities
• 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
• Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance
• Ability and willingness to drive large program buses and vans, as well as training new employees to drive large vehicles
• Basic computer skills
• Leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors is preferred.
• 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

• Assist with high medical needs
• Assist with high personal care needs, including frequent assistance with moving or transfers, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds
• Assist with high behavioral needs
• Help execute specific activities in the areas of communication, social skills, safety, recreation and leisure, and various other skills to support increased independence
• Assist with training of staff
• Shopping
• Menu planning
• Assist with medical and other appointments
• Client finances
• Work with the Coordinator in planning and executing in-home and community activities

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees