Residential Services Assistant Coordinator

TURN Community Services in St. George is calling all compassionate and service-oriented individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Residential Services Assistant Coordinator!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a nonprofit human services organization that values each and every one of our employees. We pay our Residential Services Assistant Coordinators a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600. Our team also enjoys great 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. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

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.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: 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 so, please consider applying for this group home human services position with our nonprofit!

YOUR LIFE AS A RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

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.)

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

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 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. If you can meet these requirements and perform this human services job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our nonprofit team!