What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Direct Support Professional position at Columbus Community Center?
Job Title: Part Time Direct Support Professional
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Pay: $19.25/hr
Benefits of working at Columbus:
Columbus Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through employment, training, day programs, and housing since 1968. For part-time employees we offer:
- 11 Unpaid Holidays
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) w/ Employer Contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A Diverse Workforce
- Ability to accomplish something great every day!
The position works with a dynamic and dedicated team to supervise, teach and support individuals with disabilities and provide a balance of therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities. The program encourages social interaction and integration in the community while adhering to health and safety standards.
What you will do:
- Provide supervision of assigned individuals
- Implement vocational and behavioral training for assigned individuals
- Conduct assigned daily activities
- Support individuals while attending community activities and events
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in your care
- Assist individuals with their activities of daily living ADLs
- Lift and transfer individuals as needed
- Enter individual’s data in Therap each day
- Drive individuals on activities and to/from home
- Follow all compliance requirements of position
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- One year of experience is preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
- Must pass an initial criminal background and then annually thereafter
Salary : $19