Supported Employment Direct Support Professional

Turndreams; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TURN Community Services in Salt Lake County, UT is seeking a full-time Supported Employment Direct Support Professional. You will help clients find, obtain, and maintain jobs, providing resume support, interview coaching, and ongoing employer liaison.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends for client needs and agency events. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) matching, and a $600 sign-on bonus paid over six months.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Networking and communication skills for building relationships.
• Ability to work independently and travel to job sites.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, clean driving record, and ability to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with resume writing, interview prep, and job searches.
• Provide ongoing support after employment and maintain regular contact with employers.
• Address client concerns and coordinate solutions to maintain gainful employment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Networking & communication

Independent work

Driver's license & transportation

Job description

If you're looking for an amazing workplace where you get to help change lives and make dreams come true, then you need to keep reading about TURN Community Services! Our nonprofit provides comprehensive programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering the resources they need to live happier, more independent lives. We're hiring a full-time Supported Employment Direct Support Professional to support our mission in Salt Lake County, UT. Keep reading to learn just a few reasons why you should join us!

THE BASICS

Pay

This human services role earns $16.50/hour.

Schedule

Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

In addition, there may be times outside of the typical schedule to accommodate the individual work scheduled and agency events. This may include, early morning, evening and weekends.

Benefits

• Benefits given to all employees:
  • $600.00 Sign-on Bonus paid out over 6 months
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full-time Benefits

• Health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life
• Disability
• Opportunities for growth
• Accrued paid time off following a waiting period

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives?

a Little About Us

TURN Community Services was founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities. 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! That applies to our employees as well. We genuinely care about the people in our employ and want to make a difference in their lives and careers. We offer generous benefits and promote a work environment where everyone supports each other.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Networking skills, communication skills, and the ability to build and foster relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record, and ability to transport individuals in your vehicle and willingness to travel from job site to job site

IS THIS THE JOB FOR YOU?

As a Supported Employment Direct Support Professional, you can expect a dynamic and rewarding role. You support individuals in finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment. Depending on the client, this may involve resume assistance, interview support, job searching, and job coaching. Once the client has landed a job, you provide ongoing support and keep in regular contact with their employer to make sure everything is going well. You address concerns as they come up and help solve any problems preventing our clients from finding gainful employment!

Must be able to pass a background check upon hire. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

Salary: $16.50 per hour