Meraki Day Program DSP

Farmington, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TURN Community Services in Farmington UT is looking to hire a full-time Day Program Direct Support Professional - Caregiver to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Davis County area. Are you compassionate and able to easily build relationships Do you want to join a well-respected human services organization and make a difference in your community If so please read on!

This caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour. We 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. Additionally we offer new employees a $600 sign-on bonus! If this sounds like the right human services opportunity for you apply today!

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.

Our mission 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DAY PROGRAM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - CAREGIVER

As a Day Program Direct Support Professional - Caregiver you support people with developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including self-care hygiene motor skills arts and crafts vocational skills work habits and community inclusion. Additionally you assist with behavior management and recreational activities.

Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques you provide support for our clients with their day-to-day schedules. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Conscientiously you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about health or safety. You find it very rewarding to help these wonderful individuals which is why youre perfect for this caregiving position with our human services organization!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DAY PROGRAM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - CAREGIVER

18 years of age
Valid drivers license required
Reliable personal vehicle preferred
Must be able to drive large vehicles to transport individuals with community engagement and to/from home
A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities

Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills Are you discreet with confidential information Can you show compassion while maintaining professional boundaries Are you calm flexible and patient Can you work well as part of a team If yes you might just be perfect for this caregiving position!

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM

If you feel that you would be right for this caregiving job please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Must be able to pass a background check upon hire. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

TURN Community Services in Farmington UT is looking to hire a full-time Day Program Direct Support Professional - Caregiver to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Davis County area. Are you compassionate and able to easily build relationships Do you want to joi...