Job Description

TURN Community Services in Ogden, UT is calling all compassionate human services professionals to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Day Program Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Ogden area!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM We are a well-respected human services organization that strives to make a difference in its community. We pay our Day Program Caregiver / DSPs a competitive wage of $16.50/hour. Our team also 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. Additionally, we offer new employees a $600 sign-on bonus! Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading about this caregiving opportunity as a direct support professional!
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: 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? Can you work well as part of a team? If so, please consider applying for this Day Program Caregiver / DSP position today!
YOUR LIFE AS A DAY PROGRAM CAREGIVER / DSP In this full-time caregiving position as a direct support professional in human services, 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.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver\'s license and a reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire
• A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities

If you can meet these requirements and perform this caregiving job as a direct support professional as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team! Location: 84401