Salt Lake Plex Residential Group Home Program Assistant

TURN Community Services in South Salt Lake is looking to hire a full-time Residential Program Assistant. 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 sign‑on 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!

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.

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 person‑centered and behavior support plans, you monitor, supervise, and participate in their development and implementation, which means our residents are always receiving the top‑quality 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 Assistant position is over the Salt Lake 4‑Plex Residential Group Home. This program provides supports for 7 men with varying developmental disabilities. All of the individuals supported in this program are high functioning and require little or no assistance with personal hygiene care. The Program Assistant provides direct service for program individuals, training for staff and oversight, assisting with shopping, menu planning, medical and other appointments, monitoring medications, facility and vehicle operations, program and client finances, and works with the Coordinator planning and executing in‑home and community activities.

• 6+ months of experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities
• Ability to complete required training within 3 months of employment
• Ability to produce and review typed business letters, reports, and accurate numerical records
• Own personal, reliable transportation and a willingness to transport clients
• Valid driver’s license, current motor vehicle insurance, and clean driving record
• Basic computer skills
• Leadership skills

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!

The typical schedule for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, once a month) and Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. In addition there is some flexibility needed depending on the needs of the program and may include day, swing, overnight and weekend hours.

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!

Location:

84101

Salary: $19.00 per hour