Direct Support Professional

Overview

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: $18.25/hr

Benefits of working at Columbus:

Columbus Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through employment, training, day programs, and housing since 1968. We offer:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) w/ Employer Contribution
• A Diverse Workforce
• Ability to accomplish something great every day!

The position works with a dynamic and dedicated team to supervise, teach and support individuals with disabilities and provide a balance of therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities. The program encourages social interaction and integration in the community while adhering to health and safety standards.

• Provide supervision of assigned individuals
• Implement vocational and behavioral training for assigned individuals
• Conduct assigned daily activities
• Support individuals while attending community activities and events
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in your care
• Assist individuals with their activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Lift and transfer individuals as needed
• Enter individual’s data in Therap each day
• Drive individuals on activities and to/from home
• Follow all compliance requirements of position

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• One year of experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Must pass an initial criminal background and then annually thereafter

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status