TURN Community Services in Orem, UT is looking to hire a full-time Residential Group Home Program Coordinator. Are you looking for a job that offers meaningful work? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in human services? Would you like to join a nonprofit that offers a supportive environment? If so, please read on!
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Not only will you be doing meaningful work, you'll also be rewarded for it. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary!
ABOUT TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES
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.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
As a Residential Group Home Program Coordinator with our nonprofit, you play an integral role in ensuring our group home runs smoothly. Without you, our clients wouldn't receive the top-quality care they need and our staff wouldn't get the training to help them perform at their best.
Most of your day is spent working hands-on with our clients to ensure that their physical, emotional, and financial well-being is being taken care of. You also hold regular staff meetings and make sure that you are always available when your team needs help or has questions that relate to the operations of our group home. Your willingness to be flexible and remain on call is why you are an effective leader, and it brings you great satisfaction knowing you serve in such an important role with our nonprofit!
This Coordinator position provides supports to 7 individuals. This home is spacious and has a beautiful space to be outside. The individuals are the best part of the job, they are funny, smart, and caring. The staffing at this program consists for a Program Coordinator, 2 Program Assistants and 10 plus DSPs.
The Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of the program for people with disabilities; ensuring compliance with state and contract standards for programs and facilities is essential. The individuals in this program need assistance with high medical needs, social skills, high personal hygiene and self-care, high behavior management needs, communication, safety, recreation and leisure and various other areas, with the overall goal to to increase independence in their lives.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors is preferred. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you an expert problem solver with strong critical thinking skills? Do you work well as part of a team? Can you remain calm in stressful situations? If yes, you might just be perfect for this human services position with our group home!
WORK SCHEDULE
The preliminary schedule for this position is:
Sunday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Monday: 12:000 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm-10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday off
The nature of this position will require availability to address urgent program needs or emergencies outside of the typical schedule and may include day, swing, overnight and weekend hours. The program coordinator also helps with various agency events.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this human services job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!