Support Service Provider

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Utah seeks a Part-time Support Service Provider (Sighted Guide) to assist deafblind clients in accessing daily activities in Salt Lake and Utah counties. This in-office role supports independence, community integration, reading, errands and safe navigation.

Responsibilities include guiding clients, facilitating access to services, and transporting when needed. ASL is preferred in Salt Lake County and required in Utah County; hours are Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Preference may be given for the following:
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of ASL if applying for the positions in Salt Lake County.

Responsibilities

• Encourages community integration and independence for deafblind clients.
• Relay visual and environmental information and guide clients during walks.
• Assist in learning about opportunities and attend trainings.
• Provide transportation for clients in a private vehicle and support use of public transit.
• ASL skills preferred for Salt Lake County; required for Utah County.
• Available during business hours, Monday - Friday.

Skills

ASL knowledge

Experience with disabilities

Job description

FT / PT Status – Part-Time Salary – $19.79 - $19.79 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – 9/10/2026*

Key Responsibilities

Come work for the most caring division in the state! We help increase independence, community integration and productivity for the blind and visually impaired.

The Mission of the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI) is to assist individuals in achieving their highest level of independence, participation in society and employment consistent with individual interests, values, preferences and abilities.

The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) / DSBVI is seeking a skilled and motivated Support Service Provider (SSP) - Sighted Guide for the deafblind to work in either Utah County, the north section of Salt Lake County, or the south section of Salt Lake County.

A Support Service Provider Performs The Following Tasks

• Encourages community integration, increases the level of independence and supports the rights of deafblind persons to have unrestricted access to their environment.
• Relay visual and environmental information that a sighted-hearing individual would normally have access to. Serve as a guide while walking to ensure safety, assist with reading, errands, basic banking, recreational activities and transportation.
• Assist in learning about opportunities available in their area, attend trainings and practice skills.
• May receive up to 29 hours a week; hours worked will depend on the number of clients within the caseload.
• Provide transportation for clients/consumers in a private vehicle and when available support the client's use of the public transportation system to carry out the duties of a SSP.
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills are preferred for the positions in Salt Lake County; it is required for the Utah County position.
• Available during business hours, Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Preference may be given for the following:

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of ASL if applying for the positions in Salt Lake County.

Driver License Requirements

Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to Driver Eligibility standards.

About The Role

Location

150 North 1950 West

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

IN - Part-time indefinitely

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

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 , click here . 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

We strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, 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].