LDSP (Cascade Springs Apartment A)

United Trading Group; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, UT is seeking a Lead Developmentalist to supervise and train direct care staff providing services to clients with intellectual disabilities. This role coordinates program plans and ensures daily living skills support is delivered with compassion.

You will manage caseloads, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with private providers and government entities to adapt programs to client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals for one year or more.
• Experience working as a supervisor.
• Working knowledge of Echart and Staff Management.
• Compassion, reliability and ability to provide excellent care.
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training Direct Support Professionals while serving as a resource in the overall delivery of direct patient care.
• Managing caseload to include: processing updates, filling out forms and recording activities; progress notes and evaluations.
• Conducting employee evaluations, creating performance plans and approving time bi-weekly.
• Working with subordinates to manage individuals who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and aggressive (including maladaptive behaviors such as kicking, scratching, biting, head butting, spitting, throwing objects, etc.).
• Consulting with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.
• Coordinating program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Adapting program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.
• Cleaning, sterilizing and or disinfecting areas and/or equipment.

Skills

ID care experience

Supervisor experience

Echart knowledge

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Job description

LDSP (Cascade Springs Apartment A)

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $22.81 - $36.61 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Days off: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday Supervisor: Rachael Christenson

Application Deadline – 9/20/2026*

*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.

Employees in this job supervise Developmentalists including conducting performance evaluations and training of assigned staff on daily living skills and other techniques used when dealing with clients. The Lead Developmentalist coordinates the implementation of individual program plans between direct care staff and provides direct care services to clients with intellectual disabilities at the Utah State Developmental Center (USDC).

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Supervising and training the Direct Support Professional's while serving as a resource in the overall delivery of direct patient care
• Managing caseload to include: processing updates, filling out forms and recording activities; progress notes and evaluations
• Conducting employee evaluations, creating performance plans and approving time bi-weekly
• Working with subordinates to manage individuals who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and aggressive (including maladaptive behaviors such as kicking, scratching, biting, head butting, spitting, throwing objects, etc.)
• Consulting with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases
• Coordinating program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Adapting program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns
• Cleaning, sterilizing and or disinfecting areas and/or equipment

Qualifications

• Experience working with the intellectually disabled for one year or more
• Experience working as a supervisor
• Working knowledge of Echart and Staff Management
• Compassion, reliability and ability to provide excellent care
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Preference may be given to applicants with prior supervisory experience
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities
• Work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s)
• Observe details at close range and at a distance
• Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
• Hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity

About the Role

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 – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, 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].