Supported Employment Direct Support Professional - Salt Lake City, UT

TURN Community Services
Salt Lake City, UT Part Time $16.50 per hour

Description

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives and help them achieve their goals? Do you feel fulfilled by working with people with disabilities? If so, then TURN Community Services in Salt Lake City, UT could use you as our new part-time Supported Employment Direct Support Professional!

This dynamic, entry-level role supports clients in finding and obtaining jobs where they can excel and feel more independent. In addition to earning $16.50/hour, you enjoy fantastic benefits and perks such as:

  • 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

If you're passionate about empowering others and want to be part of a nonprofit that's creating a positive impact, apply today!


THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Typical hours will be Monday - Friday, with a start time of 8:30 am. Flexibility will be needed based on client's jobs which includes Saturdays and Sundays at times.

In this social services position, you help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. You work one-on-one with clients and offer hands-on support, assisting them with interview skills, creating resumes, and job searching. After a client lands a job, you provide ongoing support to ensure they can perform the job to their employer's standards. You solve problems as they come up and keep in contact with employers to help every client find professional success!

To get started in this entry-level role, you just need to meet these qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Networking skills, communication skills, and the ability to build and foster relationships
  • Ability to work independently
  • Valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record, and ability to transport individuals in your vehicle

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.


MAKE YOUR MOVE!

Applying for this human services role is easy if you think it's right for you. Our initial application process can be completed in under 3 minutes. Best of luck!



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