If you're looking for an amazing workplace where you get to help change lives and make dreams come true, then you need to keep reading about TURN Community Services! Our nonprofit provides comprehensive programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering the resources they need to live happier, more independent lives. We're hiring a full-time Supported Employment Direct Support Professional to support our mission in Salt Lake and surrounding communities. Keep reading to learn just a few reasons why you should join us!

THE BASICS

Pay: This human services role earns $19/hour.

Schedule: The typical schedule for this position is a weekday, daytime hours. In addition, there is flexibility needed depending on the employment needs of the individuals, program, and employers. This may include swing, early morning, and weekend hours.

Benefits: Our benefits package is unparalleled, as we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k) with employer match
• $600 sign-on bonus
• Opportunities for growth
• Health plan through health reimbursement accounts with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)
• Vision
• Accrued paid time off following a waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives? Apply now!

A LITTLE ABOUT US

TURN Community Services was founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities. 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! That 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 offer generous benefits and promote a work environment where everyone supports each other.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Networking skills, communication skills, and the ability to build and foster relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Must have own personal, reliable transportation and be able to transport individuals in the vehicle.
• Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, and clean driving record.
• Drive to various job sites daily for job coaching.

IS THIS THE JOB FOR YOU?

As a Supported Employment Direct Support Professional, you can expect a dynamic and rewarding role. You support individuals in finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment. Depending on the client, this may involve resume assistance, interview support, job searching, and job coaching. Once the client has landed a job, you provide ongoing support and keep in regular contact with their employer to make sure everything is going well. You address concerns as they come up and help solve any problems preventing our clients from finding gainful employment!

This program currently provides employment supports for individuals with DSPD services, and potentially Vocational Rehab employment supports. The Program Assistant provides direct job coaching services for individuals at job sites, job development, training for staff, assisting with maintenance of the Artspace contracts, communication with community employers, and assistance with billing and scheduling. This position will assist individuals in the program with various skills related to employment such as, social skills, personal hygiene, behavior management, communication and safety to promote obtaining and maintaining desired employment.

We know your time is valuable, so we've kept our initial application process short and sweet. Fill it out today if you think you'd be a good fit as our new Supported Employment Direct Support Professional!