Group Home - Residential Program Assistant

TURN Community Services is currently hiring for a full-time Group Home - Residential Program Assistant in the Cedar City area. This nonprofit human services position earns a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600.

In addition to competitive pay and our supportive culture, we offer our Group Home - Residential Program Assistants the following benefits:

• A health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• A 401(k) with employer match
• An employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life and disability insurance

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why of our nonprofit, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

The schedule for this position will vary depending on the needs of the program and may include day, swing, overnight, and weekend hours. The Assistant typically works mornings, afternoons, and evenings. This position is approximately 30 hours of direct care and 10 hours of administrative responsibilities. The nature of the role may occasionally require on-call availability to address urgent program needs or emergencies outside regular working hours.

As a Group Home - Residential Program Assistant with our nonprofit, you play an essential role in helping our program coordinator keep our human services residential program running smoothly. You provide additional oversight to the staffing and training of our group home as well as ensure that residents receive the individual support that they need. In addition, you help coordinate and lead the programs that we offer. Following along with our person-centered and behavior support plans, you monitor, supervise, and participate in their development and implementation, which means our residents are always receiving the top-quality care they need. You enjoy having a human services job where you get to make such a positive impact on our residents with developmental disabilities and their families!

This Assistant position is over the Cedar Willows residential program in Cedar City that serves up to 6 clients and oversees up to 10 staff. The clients served in this program love to have fun, be active and explore their community. The Assistant will work with the Program Coordinator to ensure clients have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities, including sports.

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.

OUR IDEAL GROUP HOME - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

• Excellent communicator - master of both the spoken and written word
• Efficient - able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Problem solver - able to use critical thinking abilities to find solutions
• Team player - easy to work with and approachable
• Confident - able to work calmly and effectively in stressful situations

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ months of experience working with individuals with Developmental/intellectual disabilities
• Ability to complete required training within 3 months of employment
• Ability to produce and review typed business letters, reports, and accurate numerical records
• Personal and reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance
• Driving program vehicles as well as being willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles.
• Basic computer skills
• Leadership skills

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors is preferred. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our nonprofit team as a Group Home - Residential Program Assistant!

Location: 84720