Direct Support Professional (Dsp)

TURN Community Services is currently hiring for a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Ogden, UT area. This human services position as a caregiver earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour.

In addition to competitive pay and our caring andsupportive culture, we offer our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) the following benefits:

• A health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• A 401(k) with employer match
• An employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life and disability insurance

Additionally, we offer new employees a $600 sign-on bonus! 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

As a caregiver in human services, 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.

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 caregiver position with our human services organization!

This position works in both day program locations and will help assist in residential living as needed.

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.

Our 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.

OUR IDEAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

• Communicative - ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Responsible - ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Compassionate - ability to be caring while also setting personal boundaries
• Flexible - ability to help out whenever needed
• Team-player - ability to work well with others

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this human services position!

REQUIREMENTS

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle
• A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities

If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as a caregiver!

Location: 84401

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