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COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER Direct Support Professional in SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Hours: 7:30 am -- 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday
*Pay: * $17.75/hr
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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.
What you will do:
- 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
*What you'll need to succeed: *
- 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
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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.
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