Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

State of Utah; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, UT is seeking Psychiatric/Developmental Technicians to provide direct care for individuals with mental and behavioral health needs. The role involves observing, supervising activities, teaching daily living skills, and intervening in crisis situations to maintain a therapeutic, safe environment.

Staff must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds, assist with bathing, and manage aggressive behaviors while following prescribed behavioral

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Willing to assist individuals with daily hygiene (bathing, toileting, changing briefs).
• Afternoon shift 1:30 pm–10:00 pm, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participation in active treatment using trauma-informed practices.
• Preparing and serving meals following dietary guidelines.
• Direct care: bathing, toileting, dressing, toileting, diapering, oral hygiene.
• Providing transportation to daily activities.
• Supervising daily activities and documenting progress.
• Understanding developmental needs of individuals and coaching others.
• Observe, report and document behavior and progress.

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $13.43 - $24.66 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – Continuous until filled*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day Responsibilities Of This Position

• Participation in active treatment, providing Trauma Informed practices within the scope of individualized treatment programs for the individuals.
• Preparing and serving meals while following dietary guidelines.
• Performing direct care services to include bathing, showering, dressing, toileting or changing incontinent briefs (diapering), and oral hygiene.
• Providing transportation of individuals to their daily activities.
• Supervising and participating in daily activities with the individuals.
• Understanding the developmental needs of others.
• Coaching, mentoring, and helping others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Observing, reporting and documenting the behavior and progress of the individuals.
• Properly support aggressive, self-injurious, and non-compliant individuals in learning more adaptive and positive behaviors.
• Follow structured daily schedules and daily routines.
• Effectively implement prescribed individualized treatment plans.
• Provide trauma informed care, be reliable and professional in all aspects of the job duties.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral skills in a professional manner.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in the face of aggressive acts from individuals and the application of appropriate safety precautions and restraint techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• You must pass a background check.
• You must be willing to assist individuals with their daily hygiene which may include bathing, toileting, and changing briefs.
• You must be willing to work the afternoon shift from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm including weekends and holidays.
• You must be willing to provide appropriate care for individuals who may exhibit aggressive behaviors.
• This position requires you to be able to lift up to 50 pounds or 1/4 of your body weight, whichever is less with or without a reasonable accommodation. You will also be expected to use mechanical lifts where required and be able to transfer individuals correctly.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Experience caring for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals.
• Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Experience providing behavioral health care for individuals.

About The Role

Psychiatric/Developmental Technicians provide direct care to individuals with mental and behavioral health needs including: observing, monitoring, and reporting an individual's behavior; participating in and supervising activities; teaching daily living skills; intervening in crisis situations or de-escalating them as appropriate; assisting in maintaining a therapeutic, safe, and secure environment. Employees must be able to properly manage aggressive, self-abusive, and non-compliant individuals and be able to implement and follow prescribed behavioral programs. Employees must repetitively lift (minimum 50 pounds), and transfer individuals; perform direct care services to include: bathing, showering, dressing, toileting or changing incontinent briefs, oral hygiene, feeding, etc. Employees will work collaboratively as a valued member of the treatment team for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

Location

895 N 900 E
American Fork, Utah, 84003
United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The mission of the Utah State Developmental Center is to serve as "a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. For more information on USDC,

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].