Desert Lily Residential Program DSP

TURN Community Services; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan through HRA

401(k) with employer match

Accrued paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A human services organization in St. George is seeking a full-time Residential Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily activities. This entry-level position offers a competitive wage of $16.50/hour and a $600 sign-on bonus, along with excellent benefits such as health plans and PTO. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be compassionate team players.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
• Assist with medication administration, hygiene, and meal preparation.
• Provide life skills training and support for community participation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-discipline

Flexibility

Job description

• We offer a health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off (PTO) following a waiting period, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program (EAP), life, and disability.

TURN Community Services in St. George is looking to hire a full-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!

This entry-level caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour plus a $600 sign-on bonus. We provide excellent benefits, including a health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off (PTO) following a waiting period, 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!

ABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES

TURN Community Services was founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities. 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - DSP

As 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.

Using 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!

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years old or older
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle preferred

Are 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!

WORK SCHEDULE

36 Hours/Week

Wed 11pm to 9am (Overnight shift)

Thurs 11pm to 9am (Overnight shift)

Sat 8am to 4pm

Sun. 8am to 4pm.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If 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!

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

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