Direct Support Professional Day Program

Columbus Community Center; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life Insurance & Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) w/ Employer Contribution

A Diverse Workforce

Ability to accomplish something great

Job summary

Columbus Foundation, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Direct Support Professional to supervise and support individuals with disabilities in a day program and morning residential sessions.

You will implement training, assist with ADLs, accompany clients to community activities, and ensure safety while adhering to health and safety standards. A valid driver’s license and willingness to transport clients are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Must pass an initial criminal background and then annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of assigned individuals.
• Implement vocational and behavioral training for assigned individuals.
• Conduct assigned daily activities.
• Support individuals while attending community activities and events.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in your care.
• Assist individuals with their activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
• Enter individual’s data in Therap each day.
• Drive individuals to activities and to/from home.
• Follow all compliance requirements of position.
• Medication distribution per protocol.
• Transport clients between locations.
• Light cleaning / tidying up.
• Assisting clients with hygiene including toileting & showering.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: $19.25/hr

Benefits of working at Columbus:

Columbus Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through employment, training, day programs, and housing since 1968.

We offer:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) w/ Employer Contribution
• A Diverse Workforce
• Ability to accomplish something great every day!

The position works with a dynamic and dedicated team to supervise, teach and support individuals with disabilities and provide a balance of therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities. The program encourages social interaction and integration in the community, while adhering to health and safety standards. This position will also provide (residential support) in the mornings for 1-2 hours before transitioning to our day activities program for the rest of their workday.

What you will do:

• Provide supervision of assigned individuals
• Implement vocational and behavioral training for assigned individuals
• Conduct assigned daily activities
• Support individuals while attending community activities and events
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in your care
• Assist individuals with their activities of daily living ADLs
• Lift and transfer individuals as needed
• Enter individual’s data in Therap each day
• Drive individuals on activities and to/from home
• Follow all compliance requirements of position
• Medication distribution per protocol
• Transport clients between locations
• Light cleaning / tidying up
• Assisting clients with hygiene including toileting & showering

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• One year of experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Must pass an initial criminal background and then annually thereafter

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.