Residential Caregiver / DSP

TURN Community Services in Layton, UT is calling all self-motivated individuals to apply to join our amazing nonprofit team as a full-time Residential Caregiver / DSP!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a human services nonprofit that loves to support our employees. We pay our Residential Caregiver / DSPs a competitive wage of $16.50/hour plus a $600 sign-on bonus. Our caregiving team enjoys great benefits, including a health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off (PTO) following a waiting period, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program (EAP), life, and disability. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If you're looking for work at a nonprofit, please continue reading!

ABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Formerly known as Project TURN, we were founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better program services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now known as TURN Community Services, we provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities across Utah. 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.

Our mission 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 A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you punctual, reliable, and self-disciplined? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize them effectively? Do 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? Would you like to grow your career in human services with a well-established organization? If so, please consider applying for this entry-level caregiving position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A RESIDENTIAL CAREGIVER / DSP

This full-time entry-level position in human services has positions for weekday shifts and swing shift schedules available based on the needs of the persons served.

As an entry-level full-time Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support individuals with developmental disabilities in living their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance during day shifts, swing shifts, or night shifts in supported living programs, group homes, and family support programs. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living such as medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping.

Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you provide life skills training with financial management and behavior management strategies. You also help them to access and participate in their community by supporting them in gaining employment, building relationships, and finding recreational activities they enjoy. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. You find it very rewarding to help individuals with developmental disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives, which makes you perfect for this full- or part-time caregiving position!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 18 years old or older
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle

If you can meet these requirements and perform this entry-level caregiving job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our human services nonprofit team!

Location: 84041

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