Everest Learning & Arts Center Direct Support Professional - TURN Community Services

TURN Community Services in American Fork is looking to hire a full-time Day Program Direct Support Professional - Caregiver to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the American Fork, Orem, or Springville area. Are you compassionate and able to easily build relationships? Do you want to join a well-respected human services organization and make a difference in your community? If so, please read on!

This caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour. We 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. Additionally, we offer new employees a $600 sign-on bonus! If this sounds like the right human services opportunity 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 DAY PROGRAM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - CAREGIVER

As a Day Program Direct Support Professional - Caregiver, you support people with developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including self-care, hygiene, motor skills, arts and crafts, vocational skills, work habits, and community inclusion. Additionally, you assist with behavior management and recreational activities.

Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you provide support for our clients with their day-to-day schedules. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about health or safety. You find it very rewarding to help these wonderful individuals, which is why you're perfect for this caregiving position with our human services organization! The typical schedule is Monday-Friday and time varies between 07:30am-04:30pm.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DAY PROGRAM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - CAREGIVER

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle
• A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities

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? If yes, you might just be perfect for this caregiving position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this caregiving job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 84003

Must be able to pass a background check upon hire. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.