Desert Lily Residential Program Assistant

TURN Community Services in St. George 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 is over the Desert Lily Residential Group Home in St. George. This position supports up to 8 clients and 8 DSPs. The individuals in this program love to be out, explore, try new things and just have fun. The Assistant will plan and assist individuals to attend city activities, plays, concerts, go out to eat, go shopping and many other fun experiences.

The Assistant will play an integral part in working with clients daily to assist individuals with social skills, behavior management, communication, safety, cooking, cleaning, meal preparation, recreation and leisure opportunities and various other skills and needs to learn independence in their lives.

In this position, it will be necessary to assist with daily transfers which includes lifting up to 50 pounds, personal hygiene care, including assistance with changing and showering, medical appointments, medications, various other medical supports, transportation to various locations, and financial supports, record keeping, tracking expenses and receipts and online banking

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

• 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
• Driving large program buses and vans as well as being willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles.
• Basic computer skills
• Leadership skills

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors is preferred. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you an expert problem solver with strong critical thinking skills? Do you work well as part of a team? Can you remain calm in stressful situations? If yes, you might just be perfect for this human services position with our group home!

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is swing shifts 2 pm-10 pm, including at least one weekend day. In addition, the program assistant must have flexibility and availability to respond to the program in the event of an emergency, such as covering a shift or a medical emergency. This may include working a day, afternoon, evening, overnight and on the weekends, as well as assisting with and attending all program parties (holiday parties, events, etc.)

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

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

Salary : $19