TURN Community Services in South Salt Lake, UT is calling all energetic go-getters to apply to join our nonprofit team as a part-time Direct Support Professional / Respite Care Worker. No experience is needed - anyone 18 and older can apply!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
We are a nonprofit that makes a difference in our community. We pay our entry-level Direct Support Professionals / Respite Care Workers a competitive wage of $16.50/hour - no experience required. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including a $600 sign-on bonus, an employee assistance program (EAP), and 21 hours of paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we offer mileage and activity reimbursement. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, 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.
The mission of our nonprofit 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 enjoy working with youth? Can you think quickly on your feet and handle problems as they come? Are you empathetic, energetic, and creative? Can you work independently? Do you have the drive to make a difference in the world? If so, please consider applying for this part-time human services position today!
YOUR LIFE AS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / RESPITE CARE WORKER
This human services position requires no experience and is part-time. Typical shifts are afternoons Monday through Friday along with two Saturdays a month, throughout the school year.
In this part-time position, you assist children and youth with intellectual disabilities for a few hours each afternoon. You help them to engage in activities and get out into the community. To provide primary caregivers with a break, you hang out with these children and youth, helping them with various tasks.
On Saturdays, you are assigned fast-paced and fun activities, ensuring our clients have a great time, learn new skills, and get the chance to socialize. Having a job where you get to make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth with disabilities brings you great fulfillment, which is why you love your job!
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
No experience is required for this entry-level human services role! If you can meet these requirements and perform this human services job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our nonprofit team!
Location: 84115
