What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Supported Living position at TURN Community Services?
TURN Community Services in St. George is calling all outgoing individuals to apply to join our caregiving team as a part-time Direct Support Professional - Supported Living. No experience is needed - we're looking for individuals with a caring heart!
Do you have awesome interpersonal skills? Are you a dependable worker who we can count on? Would you like a job that requires no experience? If so, please keep reading!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
We are a nonprofit that offers our employees flexible part-time work. We pay our Supported Living Direct Support Professionals a competitive wage of $16.50/hour. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including a $600 sign-on bonus, an employee assistance program (EAP), and 21 hours of paid time off (PTO). Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application!
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING ABOUT THE JOB
- Flexible time, works around your schedule, and is great for college students
- Make a difference in someone's life
- Flexible schedule and positive work culture. Rewarding and educational
- I have loved working for TURN. I enjoy serving others...I'm able to help people with disabilities live independently. I do crafts, puzzles, and other hobbies with the individuals I serve, which keeps things mixed up.
No experience is required - come join our happy team!
YOUR LIFE AS A SUPPORTED LIVING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
As a Supported Living Direct Support Professional, you support individuals with developmental disabilities. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, hygiene, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping. You also assist with grocery shopping, running errands, and finding activities that they enjoy. As needed, you provide physical support such as lifting individuals in and out of wheelchairs.
Using effective mentoring techniques, you provide hand-over-hand assistance. You help maintain individuals' spending ledgers and review their checking/savings accounts as needed. You also assist with employment, making sure individuals are able to perform their jobs as expected. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about health or safety. You find it rewarding to help others lead self-fulfilling lives!
Schedule:
The schedule for this position will vary depending on the needs of the program and clients. The typical shift for this position will be:
Mon: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Tues: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Thurs: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
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.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- 18 years of age
- Basic arithmetic skills and the ability to read
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Reliable transportation with current insurance
- A heart for serving individuals with disabilities
No experience is needed for this part-time caregiving position! If you can meet the requirements above, we would be happy to have you as part of our caregiving team!
Location: 84790
Salary : $17