Hiring Residential 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 a residential setting in Sandy, Utah. 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, and the principle of "Live, Love, and Laugh", we hope to make this a place where both employees and clients can call home. We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions to fill our residential needs and very open to adjusting shifts to meet your personal scheduling needs! Below is a short description of how our residential program works:

• Residential (RHS): Our residential services offer the most flexibility in terms of hours as we provide services for clients in a home setting 24/7. You will work with clients to help them live as independently a life as possible while having the freedom to take them out into the community to do fun activities. Graveyard shifts are available, making it a perfect time to get homework done!
  • Various shifts: 9 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 9 pm, and 9 pm - 9 am. We can discuss alternative scheduling needs on a case-by-case basis.

Wage & Perks

• $12-13/hour
• Flexible scheduling
• Afternoon/Evening, and Graveyard shifts available. Inquire about our morning/daytime shifts.

How You Can Help

No matter which shift 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

Minimum Requirements

• Pass a background screening
• Provide a valid photo ID, State ID, or passport and Social Security Card
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and sometimes perform physically demanding tasks
• Ability to cook a healthy meal for 3 or more people
• House-cleaning

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!