Olympus Heights Residential Program Assistant
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TURN Community Services in Midvale is looking to hire a fulltime Residential Program Assistant to help out with activities in our group home. 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 amazing benefits and a supportive environment If so please read on!
This group home position earns a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a signon bonus of $600. We also provide excellent 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. If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you apply today to join our nonprofit!
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 Program Assistant with our nonprofit you play an essential role in helping our program coordinator keep our group home running smoothly. You provide additional oversight to the staffing and training of our group home as well as ensure that residents receive the individual support that they need. In addition you help coordinate and lead the programs that we offer. Following along with our personcentered and behavior support plans you monitor supervise and participate in their development and implementation which means our residents are always receiving the topquality care they need. You enjoy having a job where you get to make such a positive impact on our residents with developmental disabilities and their families!
This program serves 6 amazing women who love to have fun be active and explore their community. The individuals in this program require high levels of support with medical and behavioral needs and personal hygiene care. You will play an integral part working with the clients daily to assist the women with social skills communication safety recreation and leisure and various other skills to learn independence in their lives.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
- 6 months of experience working with individuals with Developmental/intellectual disabilities
- Experience with challenging behaviors will be given preference.
- Ability to complete required training within 3 months of employment
- Ability to produce and review typed business letters reports and accurate numerical records
- Personal and reliable transportation with current motor vehicle insurance and willing to transport clients in personal vehicle.
- Valid drivers license a clean driving record and proof of insurance
- Basic computer skills
- Leadership skills
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 possible schedule for this position will be Monday and Tuesday Off WednesdayFriday 1:00 pm9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am5:00 pm. There is some flexibility with this schedule to include only 1 weekend day and an additional swing.
In addition there is flexibility needed depending on the needs of the program such as staff coverage and emergencies and may include day swing overnight and weekend hours
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 3minute mobilefriendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
