Direct Support Professional at F4L group home

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $12.50

Hiring Caregiver / Caretaker / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Opening

Friends4Life (F4L) is looking for caregivers to join our team! This posting is for anyone interested in working in one of our residential settings in and near Sandy, Utah.

F4L is dedicated to providing exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our friends need individuals with a strong desire to serve others and caring nature to help them live as independently as possible.

We are hiring for both full and part-time positions and are very open to adjusting shifts to fit your personal schedule.

This is an entry-level position, and all required training / certifications are paid for by us! (We do not provide CNA Certifications, but certified applicants enjoy a higher starting pay!) Below is a short description of how our residential program works :

Residential (RHS) : Our residential services offer the most flexibility in terms of hours as we provide services for clients in a home setting 24 / 7.

You will work with clients to help them live independently while having the freedom to take them out into the community to do fun activities.

Graveyard shifts are available, making it a perfect time to get homework done!

Various shifts between 9 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 9 pm, and 9 pm - 9 am. We are willing to work around (or even combine) these shifts and discuss alternative scheduling needs on a case-by-case basis.

Wage & Perks

• Starting pay is $12.50
• Potential for higher wages depending on experience!
• Flexible scheduling!
• Morning, Afternoon, Mid-day, Evening, and Graveyard shifts available!

How You Will Help

No matter which shift is filled, the ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and / or mental disabilities.

Working with each of our clients, you will help foster a positive, encouraging, and stimulating environment, while also fulfilling the following :

• Assisting individual clients in reaching their desired goals, as detailed in their Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP)
• Assisting our clients in engaging in fun and fulfilling activities at home and in the community
• Assisting individual clients in meeting their daily needs, including (but not limited to) nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization, (as necessary), etc
• Supervising clients as they self-administer medication
• Tracking client progress and document findings every shift
• Transporting clients in personal or company vehicles
• Following all health and safety protocols required by Friends4Life and the state of Utah
• Maintaining the condition of program sites for our clients who use them (via cleaning, tidying, etc)
• Supporting and upholding client legal rights by observing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Become properly trained and certified as the job requires

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be 16+ years of age at the time of hiring
• Valid driver’s license or state-issued id
• Valid Social Security Card
• Clean driving record
• Because of the population we serve, the ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks

Learn more about us at :

https : / / www.f4lutah.com

Friends4Life is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. That's a promise!