Living Skills Center Attendant, USDC

United Trading Group; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Competitive schedule

Job summary

Utah State Developmental Center is seeking a Living Skills Center Attendant to support clients at the USDC with daily living skills and structured activities. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, supportive environment and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective services.

The position offers full-time employment with benefits. Work hours are weekdays with some coordination of program activities and on-site supervision, contributing to the center's mission of promoting

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working with the intellectually disabled population.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to give instructions through communicating clearly.
• Ability to work well with all individuals with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Sets up appointments and follows through with the Vocational Rehabilitation and job coaching.
• Sets up and conducts annual and new admission 511’s.
• Creating, organizing and monitoring the work crews on site.
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Works in a team effort to help the maintenance or service operations become successful.
• Supporting special events that are held at the Utah State Developmental Center.
• Delivers presentations, stand up training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.
• Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.
• Maintains a therapeutic, safe, and secure environment, including monitoring access to secure areas, general housekeeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc.

Skills

Experience with ID population

Independence at work

Clear instruction delivery

Positive attitude

Job description

Living Skills Center Attendant, USDC

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $16.80 - $26.61 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Tiffany Wagner | [e-mail]
Application Deadline – 10/20/2026*

*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. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Sets up appointments and follows through with the Vocational Rehabilitation and job coaching
• Sets up and conducts annual and new admission 511’s
• Creating, organizing and monitoring the work crews on site
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Works in a team effort to help the maintenance or service operations become successful
• Supporting special events that are held at the Utah State Developmental Center
• Delivers presentations, stand up training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available
• Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies
• Maintains a therapeutic, safe, and secure environment, including monitoring access to secure areas, general housekeeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• One or more years of experience working with the intellectually disabled population
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to give instructions through communicating clearly
• Ability to work well with all individuals with a positive attitude

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Speaking clearly, concisely and effectively; listening to, and understanding, information and ideas as presented verbally
• Ability to observe details at close range and at a distance
• Ability to observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
• Ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity

About the Role

Incumbents in this job correlate activities at one of the Living Skills Centers at the Utah State Developmental Center; provide training and instruction to clients at the Utah State Developmental Center in basic living skills, proper social behavior, or physical competency; inservice staff regarding services available at the center.

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 – B - Competitive Career Service

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, click here!

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].