Hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)!

Job Opening

Friends4Life (F4L) is looking for responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professionals to join our growing team! This job posting is for anyone interested in working in West Jordan, Utah and the surrounding area. Haven't heard of us? We are a relatively new provider offering services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By espousing the core values of employee engagement, unity & teamwork, personal growth, determined & professional service, we hope to make this a place where both employees and clients can call home. If you've ever wanted to join and/or make an impact in a smaller company with an executive team that is truly committed to its employees, this place is for you! We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions and very open to adjusting shifts to meet your scheduling needs! The different kinds of sites and shifts we are hiring for include:

Day Program (DSG): Our day program is located in West Jordan. You, along with multiple staff members, will focus on helping our 14-17 (and growing!) individuals have the best day every day. We provide genuine care, friendship, opportunity to achieve goals, and the chance to have meaningful days full of fun and connection. We encourage our Friends to go out into the community to participate in community events and activities! We plan activities monthly with our clients so they can feel in control and get excited for upcoming events! Such activities include bowling, going to the movies, doing crafts, horseback riding, going to the mall, seasonal events, and much much more!

We love making a positive difference in our clients' every-day life! If you want a job that's fulfilling, fun, and different every day, we'd love you on our team!

• Shifts are generally Monday to Friday, between 9 am to 3 pm (plus any additional transport time)
• Gas & Activity reimbursement!
• ALL Holidays off!

What You Can Expect:

No matter which position is filled, the ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more happy and fulfilled life. Working with each of our clients, you will help foster a positive, encouraging, and stimulating environment, while also fulfilling the following:

• Assisting individual clients in reaching their desired goals, as detailed in their Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP)
• Assisting our clients in engaging in fun and fulfilling activities at home and in the community
• Assisting individual clients in meeting their daily needs, including (but not limited to) nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization, (as necessary), etc
• Supervising clients as they self-administer medication
• Tracking client progress and document findings every shift
• Transporting clients in personal or company vehicles
• Following all health and safety protocol required by Friends4Life and the state of Utah
• Helping maintain the condition of program sites for our clients who use them (via cleaning, tidying, etc)
• Supporting and upholding client legal rights by observing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Become properly trained and certified as the job requires

Wage & Perks

• $12.50-13.00/hour starting wage
• Flexible scheduling!
• All major holidays off
• Flexible time off.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• Clean driving record
• Pass a criminal background check
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks

Learn more about us at:

• https://www.f4lutah.com

Friends4Life is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. That's a promise!