Art Center Day Program Direct Support Professional

TURN Community Services in St. George is looking to hire a full-time Art Center Direct Support Professional. Are you gifted in the arts? Would you love a job where you can share your love of different art forms and make a difference in your community? In this position, you are able to do both. Are you ready to take your career in human services to the next level?

If so, please read on!

This caregiving position earns a competitive wage of $16.50/hour. We also provide outstanding benefits, a $600 sign-on bonus, accrued paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program (EAP). Those working 30+ hours/week (aka, full-time) receive a 401(k) with employer match, a health plan through health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

If this sounds like the right full-time opportunity for you, apply today!. 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 program services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide resources to more than 650 individuals with developmental disabilities across Utah. 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 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 AN ART CENTER DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

As an Art Center Direct Support Professional, you support people with developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. Your support is needed in many areas, with a focus on teaching our clients to experience all types of art forms like dance, music, singing, theatre, painting, sculpting, etc. You also assist with behavior management, personal hygiene care and daily living 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 you're perfect for this caregiving position with our human services organization!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ART CENTER DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

• 18 years or older
• Experience in any field of art
• A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities
• Must be a licensed driver and willing to drive large vehicles for community engagement and transportation to/from client homes

Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. Are you friendly and able to build a rapport with people easily? Do you have excellent organizational, planning, and teaching skills? Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain professional boundaries? If yes, you might just be perfect for this caregiving position!

POSITION

SCHEDULE:

40 Hours/Weekly

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

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!

Location:

84101