Support Service Provider

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Department of Workforce Services in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time Support Service Provider (Sighted Guide) for the deafblind to work in Utah County or Salt Lake County. The role involves guiding clients, reading environmental cues, and supporting independence with errands and transportation.

ASL skills are preferred for Salt Lake County; a driver’s license is required. Schedule is part-time with on-site work during standard business hours, offering meaningful community support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of ASL for Salt Lake County positions.
• Driver license required; subject to eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Relay visual and environmental information as a sighted guide.
• Assist with walking to ensure safety and reading, errands, and transportation.
• Support clients with learning about local opportunities and attending trainings.
• Provide transportation in a private vehicle and assist with public transit usage.
• Available during business hours, Monday – Friday.

Skills

ASL

Disability experience

Job description

Support Service Provider

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*

*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.

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.

• Encourages community integration, increases the level of independence and supportsthe rights of deafblind persons to have unrestricted access to theirenvironment.
• Relayvisual and environmental information that a sighted-hearing individualwould normally have access to. Serveas a guide while walking to ensure safety, assist with reading, errands,basic banking, recreational activities and transportation.
• Assistin learning about opportunities available in their area, attend trainingsand practice skills.
• Mayreceive up to 29 hours a week; hours worked will depend on the number ofclients within the caseload.
• Providetransportation for clients/consumers in a private vehicle and whenavailable support the client's use of the public transportation system tocarry out the duties of a SSP.
• AmericanSign Language (ASL) skills are preferred for the positions in Salt Lake County; it is required for the Utah County position.
• Availableduring business hours, Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Preference may be given for the following:

• Experienceworking 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

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

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,

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].