Supported Employment Direct Support Professional

Supported Employment Direct Support Professional

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 City, 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

Benefits: Our benefits package is unparalleled, as we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k) with employer match
• $600 sign-on bonus paid out over 6 months
• Opportunities for growth
• Health plan through health reimbursement accounts with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)
• Vision
• Accrued paid time off following a waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability

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

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!

We know your time is valuable, so we've kept our initial application process short and sweet. Fill it out today if you think you'd be a good fit as our new Supported Employment Direct Support Professional!

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