Direct Support Professional - PT

Rise Services Inc.; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Hands-on experience

Job summary

A support services organization in Utah is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals. This role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in daily living, hygiene, mobility, and behavioral supports. Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including reliable transportation and communication skills. The organization offers competitive hourly rates and flexible schedules, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Approved Background Clearance Application through the Office of Licensing.
• Reliable transportation to the work site.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Support with hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
• Provide behavioral supports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to assist with daily living

Specific language abilities

Job description

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!

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:
(a) Dedicated fax [phone]
(b) Dedicated email [e-mail] DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) 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.