Direct Support Professional - Day Program - PT

Rise Services Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedules

Paid for training

Hands-on human service experience

Job summary

A supportive services provider in Draper, Utah, seeks passionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include helping clients with daily living activities such as hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support. Applicants must possess strong communication skills, reliable transportation, and, if applicable, a valid Driver's License. This role offers competitive hourly rates and flexible scheduling, allowing employees to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives daily.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Approved Background Clearance Application required.
• Must be able to work in various settings, including residential homes and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, and mobility.
• Provide behavioral supports to clients.
• Work in varying capacities, including residential homes and day programs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Transportation access

Ability to meet minimum training requirements

Valid Driver’s License

Specific language abilities

Job description

Overview

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.

Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. This includes but not limited to: assisting people with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, mobility, and behavioral supports. We have openings to work in a variety of capacities and settings, including residential homes, day programs and supporting those in the community or in their own home.

Qualifications

• Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Approved Background Clearance Application, through the Office of Licensing annually.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required
• Reliable transportation to the work site and for transporting people, if applicable.
• Access to a telephone.
• Must be able to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned.
• Must be 21+ if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s License, acceptable Driving Record, and current auto insurance that meet minimum requirements of RISE insurance policies if personal vehicle is used for transporting people.

Why RISE?

We truly believe that where you work matters - our employees make a positive difference in our client’s lives every day and in turn, our client’s bring sunshine to gloomy days.

Perks

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedules
• On site- hands on human service experience
• Paid for training
• Rewarding!

Accommodation and Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

• Dedicated fax [phone]
• Dedicated email [e-mail] DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
• US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
• Dedicated phone [phone] Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.