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TURN Community Services in Springville, Utah is looking to hire a full-time Day Program Assistant working with people with intellectual disabilities with a background in various types of art. Would you like to join a nonprofit organization that offers amazing benefits and a supportive environment? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in human services? If so, please read on!

This human services position earns a competitive wage of $19/hour plus a sign-on bonus of $600 paid out over 6 months.

Benefits? We provide those too:

• Health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life
• Disability
• Opportunities for growth
• Accrued paid time off following a waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in the human services field for you, apply today!

A LITTLE ABOUT US

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 Day PROGRAM ASSISTANT

As a Day Program Assistant specializing in various types of art, you participate in managing and operating programs for people with Developmental/intellectual disabilities. When person-centered service plans and behavior support plans are developed, you help with the implementation of those plans. Working with the team, you schedule and implement community activities. You're always an example to those we serve, modeling good interactions, language, attire, and hygiene.

This center specializes in teaching all forms of art; writing, drawing, singing, dancing, painting, playing various instruments and more, as well as spending a lot of time experiencing adventures outside of their building.

The position will assist individuals in the program with varying levels of personal hygiene care needs, frequent assistance with moving or transfers which includes lifting up to 50 pounds, social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure and various other skills to learn independence in their lives.

When the program coordinator is unavailable, you step up and manage all program operations and supervise our direct support professionals. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, maintains program records, develops curriculum, and provides direct service to our clients. You wear many hats and help out in several different areas. With dedication, you ensure that all services are delivered as promised. At the end of each day, you feel great about adding value to the lives of individuals with disabilities - you love doing nonprofit work!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DAY PROGRAM ASSISTANT

• 6+ months of experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, and clean driving record.
• Driving large program buses and vans as well as being willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles.
• An art background and experience with arts in various disciplines.

Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and reliable? Do you work well as part of a team? Can you maintain positive relationships with clients, medical providers, community members, and others? If yes, you might just be perfect for this human services position!

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm., including two staff meetings a month that will go into the early evening.

In addition, flexibility to work outside of the typical schedule will be needed for program and agency events. At times this may include working later into the evening and on the weekend.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this human services 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.