Direct Support Professional-DSP

TURN Community Services in LOCATION HERE is looking to hire a full-time or part-time Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP). Would you like to grow your career in human services with a well-established organization? Do you want to make a profound impact in the lives of people you work with? If so, please read on!rnThis entry-level caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $18/hour plus a $600 sign-on bonus. We provide excellent benefits, including a health plan with a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program (EAP), life, and disability. If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in the human services field for you, apply today!rn rnABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICESrnFormerly known as Project TURN, we were founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better program services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now known as TURN Community Services, we provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities across Utah. 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.rnOur 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.rn rnA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)rnAs a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support individuals with developmental disabilities in living their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance during day shifts, swing shifts, or night shifts in supported living programs, group homes, and family support programs. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living such as medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping.rnUsing effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you provide life skills training with financial management and behavior management strategies. You also help them to access and participate in their community by supporting them in gaining employment, building relationships, and finding recreational activities they enjoy. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. You find it very rewarding to help individuals with developmental disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives, which makes you perfect for this caregiving position!rn rnQUALIFICATIONSrnrn18 years old or olderrnValid driver's license and a reliable personal vehiclernAbility to pass a criminal background check upon hirernrnAre you punctual, reliable, and self-disciplined? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize them effectively? 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 entry-level caregiving position!rn rnWORK SCHEDULErnThis full-time or part-time entry-level position in human services has various day shift, swing shift, weekend shift, and night shift schedules available based on the needs of the persons served.rn rnARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?rnIf 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!rnLocation: ZIP