Caregiver / Art Center Direct Support Professional (Dsp)

TURN Community Services is currently hiring for a full-time Caregiver / Art Center Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our human services team in the St. George area. This caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour.

In addition to competitive pay and our supportive culture, we offer our Caregivers / Art Center Direct Support Professionals (DSP)s the following benefits:

• A $600 sign-on bonus
• An employee assistance program (EAP)
• 21 hours of paid time off (PTO)

Additionally, we offer our full-time (30 hours+/week) employees:

• A health plan with a health savings account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional accrued paid time off (PTO)
• A 401(k) with employer match
• Life
• Disability

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

In this human services position, you support people with developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. Your support is needed in many areas, with a focus on teaching our clients to experience all types of art forms like dance, music, singing, theatre, painting, sculpting, etc. You also assist with behavior management and daily living activities.

Using 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!

ABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Formerly 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.

The mission of our nonprofit 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.

OUR IDEAL CAREGIVER / ART CENTER DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

• Friendly - able to build a rapport with people easily
• Organized - able to effectively plan and prioritize tasks
• Caring professional - shows empathy while maintaining professional boundaries
• Natural teacher - able to effectively teach and mentor others

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years or older
• Experience in any field of art
• A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities

Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our human services team!

Location: 84790

Must be able to pass a background check upon hire. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.