Program Assistant - Disabilities Art Day Program

Turn-Community-Services; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN Community Services in Cedar City, UT is hiring a full-time Program Assistant for a Day Program supporting individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on art-related learning and a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

The position offers a competitive wage plus a $600 sign-on bonus paid over 6 months. The organization has a long-standing mission to empower people with developmental disabilities and provides services across Utah, including day programs and residential

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to teach art and guide others in artistic activities.
• Own reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement Person Centered, Behavior Support, and other plans and curricula.
• Represent TURN in community and agency settings.
• Ensure regular attendance, on-schedule transportation of clients, and awareness of safety signs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

TURN Community Services in Cedar City, UT is looking to hire a full-time Program Assistant for a Day Program supporting individuals with disabilities. This day program specializes in Art related learning. Would you like to join a nonprofit organization that offers amazing benefits and a supportive environment? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in human services? If so, please read on!

This human services position earns a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600 paid out over 6 months. We provide excellent benefits, including a health plan with a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program (EAP), life, and disability insurance.

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

TURN was founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better program services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, we are able to provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities across Utah. With locations from Brigham City to St. George, we offer a full range of services including day programs, residential living, art center programs, summer camp, and supported employment opportunities.

The mission of our nonprofit is to TURN dreams into reality and that objective applies to our employees as well. We genuinely care about people and want to make a difference in their lives and careers. We strive to do so by offering generous benefits and promoting a work environment where everyone supports each other.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COMMUNITY ART AND LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM ASSISTANT:

The Program Assistant monitors, supervises, and participates in the development and implementation of Person Centered, Behavior Support, and other support plans and curriculum for each individual, in pursuit of the individual's outcomes and personal goals and well-being. The Program Assistant is a TURN representative in the community and other agency/professional settings. Essential functions of this position include regular attendance, adherence to authorized schedule, regular transportation of clients, and sensory levels sufficient to perceive signs of aggression or physical distress in others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of six months of work experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• A minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience with various forms of art and able to teach to others.
• Own personal, reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, clean driving record and willingness to regularly transport clients
• Driving large program buses and vans as well as being willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of general medical conditions.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Problem-solving, leadership and teamwork experience.
• Proficiency in professional and community networking.
• Effective verbal and written communication and the ability to produce and review typed business letters, reports, and accurate numerical records.
• Basic word processing and other basic computer skills.
• Effective personal stress management.
• Performance of administrative functions such as financial, liaison, reporting duties, and supervising program staff.
• Candidates must be able to complete all requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and reliable? Do you work well as part of a team? Can you maintain positive relationships with clients, medical providers, community members, and others? If yes, you might just be perfect for this human services position!

WORK SCHEDULE:

The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm, including various staff meetings at different times. There are also times working outside of the typical schedule will be needed based on client and program needs.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?