Midvale Activity Center Day Program DSP

TURN Community Services in LOCATION HERE is looking to hire a full-time and part-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!rnThis caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $18/hour. 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. Additionally, we offer new employees a $600 sign-on bonus! If this sounds like the right human services opportunity 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 DAY PROGRAM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / CAREGIVERrnAs 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.rnUsing 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!rn rnQUALIFICATIONS FOR A DAY PROGRAM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / CAREGIVERrnrn18+ years of agernValid driver's license and a reliable personal vehiclernAbility to pass a background check upon hirernA heart for serving people with developmental disabilitiesrnrnDo 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!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