Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional-Day Program and Hourly ServiceTURN Community Services in Ogden, UT is looking to hire a part and full-time Day Program/Supported Living Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Ogden area. Are you compassionate and able to easily build relationships? Do you want to join a well-respected human services organization and make a difference in your community? If so, please read on!This caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour.Benefits? We provide those too:$600.00 Sign-On Bonus paid out over 6 monthsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)DentalVision401(k) with employer matchLifeDisabilityOpportunities for growthAccrued paid time off following a waiting periodAs a Day Program Direct Support Professional / Caregiver, you support people with developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including self-care, hygiene, motor skills, arts and crafts, vocational skills, work habits, and community inclusion. Additionally, you assist with behavior management and recreational activities.Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you provide support for our clients with their day-to-day schedules. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about health or safety. You find it very rewarding to help these wonderful individuals, which is why you're perfect for this caregiving position with our human services organization!This position works in both day program locations and will help assist in residential living as needed.Qualifications for a Day Program Direct Support Professional / Caregiver:18+ years of ageValid driver's license and clean driving recordReliable personal vehicle for transporting individuals to various locations in the community.A heart for serving people with developmental disabilitiesDo you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you discreet with confidential information? Can you show compassion while maintaining professional boundaries? Are you calm, flexible, and patient? Can you work well as part of a team? If yes, you might just be perfect for this caregiving position!If you feel that you would be right for this caregiving job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!