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*You can increase your hourly pay when working certain shifts.  *

*Additionally,you can earn up to an additional $100.00 for *

taking extra shifts at certain times during the week based on agency need. 

Would you like to work in the human service field? Are you thinking of a career in social work,behavioral health,applied behavioral analysis,medical or nursing? Come and check out the career options at the Utah State Developmental Center (USDC) and receive personal fulfillment while helping individuals that have intellectual and developmental disabilities live fuller lives and reach their highest level of independence and personal development. Join our team of dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP s ) and other professionals at USDC providing compassionate care to the individuals that reside at our facility. We offer full time employment at 40 hours per week. Start off as a Direct Support Professional with little to no experience and let us help you reach your career goals.

Principal Duties

As a Direct Support Professional you will be trained and develop intimate knowledge of the following duties:

• Participation in active treatment,providing Trauma Informed practices within the scope of individualized treatment programs for the individuals.
• Preparing and serving meals while following dietary guidelines.
• Performing direct care services to include bathing,showering,dressing,toileting or changing incontinent briefs (diapering),and oral hygiene.
• Providing transportation of individuals to their daily activities.
• Supervising and participating in daily activities with the individuals.
• Understanding the developmental needs of others.
• Coaching,mentoring,and helping others to improve their knowledge,skills and abilities.
• Observing,reporting and documenting the behavior and progress of the individuals.

The Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate for this position will be able to: 

• Follow structured daily schedules and daily routines.
• Effectively implement prescribed individualized treatment plans.
• Provide trauma informed care,be reliable and professional in all aspects of the job duties.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral skills in a professional manner.
• Properly support aggressive,self-injurious,and non-compliant individuals in learning more adaptive and positive behaviors.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in the face of aggressive acts from individuals and the application of appropriate safety precautions and restraint techniques.
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds,use mechanical lifts where required,transfer individuals correctly,offer toileting and personal care training and support,etc.
• Shifts are variable,but require weekend work.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The selected candidate will be part of a team promoting independent life skills for people that have intellectual or developmental disabilities in our care. In return,you will be given opportunities for advancement in the Health and human services field. (If you have a 

CNA,you can earn hours toward maintenance of your certification when assigned to work with medically fragile individuals.)

*The Agency  * The Caregiver (Direct Support Professional) will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support. Click on the following link for more information on why you should work at USD :