Hourly Services Direct Support Professional (DSP)

TURN Community Services in Salt Lake City is looking to hire a part-time Hourly Services Direct Support Professional (DSP)to support individuals throughout Salt Lake County.

Are you a people person? Would you like a job that offers meaningful work? Are you looking for a part-time job that requires no experience? If so, please read on!

This entry-level caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour. Benefits for part time positions, we have those too.

Benefits given to all employees:

• $600.00 Sign-on Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 21 hours of PTO after a waiting period

WORK SCHEDULE

-Tuesday 3:00 pm to 08:00 pm
-Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
-Friday 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm
-Saturday 3 hours (can be flexible on time)
-There are an additional 5 hours needed during the week that can be flexible and will be discussed in the interview.
-Staff meeting is the 4th Monday at 1:30 pm to 02:30pm

This is a general scheduled-applicant must be flexible to accommodate the needed program hours.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN HOURLY SERVICES DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

As an entry-level Hourly Services Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support individuals with developmental disabilities to live their lives as independently as possible. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping. You also assist them with grocery shopping, running errands, and finding activities that they enjoy. As needed, you provide physical support such as lifting individuals in and out of wheelchairs.

Using effective mentoring techniques, you provide hand-over-hand assistance. You help to maintain individuals' personal spending ledgers and review their checking/savings accounts as needed. You also assist with employment, making sure individuals are able to perform their jobs as expected. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about health or safety. You find it rewarding to help others lead self-fulfilling lives!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN HOURLY SERVICES DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

• 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Have own personal vehicle and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicle and current insurance
• A heart for serving individuals with disabilities

No experience is needed for this entry-level position! Do you have superior interpersonal and communication skills? Can you remain calm and patient in stressful situations? Are you a dependable worker who we can count on? If yes, you might just be perfect for this caregiving position!

ABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES

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 and that objective 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 strive to do so by offering generous benefits and promoting a work environment where everyone supports each other.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CAREGIVING TEAM?

If you're looking for an entry-level position that requires no experience, and you feel that you would be right for this part-time job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 84101

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

Salary : $17