Salary: $15.99 - $25.33 HourlyLocation : Utah County, UTJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 43500Agency: 250 Health & Human ServicesUnit: 4857 DHHS DSPD USDC THERAPY - RECREATIONOpening Date: 12/05/2024Closing Date: 12/27/2024 12:00 AM MountainFLSA: Non-ExemptRecruiter: Debi Tripp, ...@utah.gov, 801-###-##### of Openings: 1Location: Utah State Developmental Center895 North 900 EastAmerican Fork, UT 84003Schedule Code Description: Part Time, FLSA Non Exempt position.Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.Schedule Code: IN - This is a career service exempt at will position. Employees in this schedule may not work more than 30 hours per week.Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: eligibility/Current RulesEEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####.Job Description Does getting paid to have fun interest you? If you like summer festivals, canoeing trips, horses and many more outdoor events, then this Activities Technician position is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to find success and fulfillment while planning activities and leisure time for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at the Utah State Developmental Center. The Utah State Devlopmental Center (USDC) is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help support these functions.Principle Duties
- Finding and coordinating volunteers to be used for activities and other events on campus.
- Providing Weekly HIPAA training to youth church volunteers on Wednesday nights.
- Be a point of contact between USDC and the USDC LDS ward.
- Adhering to the code of conduct.
- Assisting other Activity Technicians with duties (i.e. Help bring individuals to group activities, etc.)
- Meeting with individuals in the apartment setting - this helps build trust with program leads, staff, etc. and increases visibility.
- Coordinating other activities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong computer skills.
- Time Management skills.
- Clear communication skills.
- Experience presenting information in a large group setting.
Preference may be given for the following
- One or more years of full time, paid experience working with intellectually and devlopmentally disabled adults.
The AgencyThe Activities Technicians 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. Why you should join our teamYou will be given an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the special individuals that reside at the Utah State Developmental Center. While doing so you can have fun and find enjoyment in working on our beautiful campus.Responsibilities
- Acting as a resource to team members, participating in team and professional meetings and giving input as to the needs of clients.
- Ensuring the safety and maintenance of physical areas and equipment used during therapy/treatment.
- Developing appropriate safety and/or service plans to alleviate risk, provide protection, etc.
- Inspecting facilities, machinery, equipment, systems, etc., to verify safety, maintenance, conditions, functions, and quality.
- Detecting, eliminating or minimizing safety hazards.
- Cleaning, and or disinfecting areas and/or equipment.
- Ensuring confidentiality for the individuals by directing questions/requests to appropriate parties.
Qualifications (Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
- Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
- Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
- Appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform a task.
- Observe details at close range and at a distance.
- Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
- Hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
Supplemental Information
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
- Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack; risks which require the use of special safety precautions, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
- You must be determined eligible for direct patient access to provide services to a vulnerable adult in accordance with U.C.A 26-21 and R432-35. To see what would exclude you from receiving direct patient access please click on the following link and read section R432-35-8.
- Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
- Tobacco use is allowed in designated areas on campus.
- Schedule: Part-time with no benefits(required to work 29 hours a week)
- Sunday: 7:00-11:30am
- Monday: 12:00-6:00pm
- Tuesday: 12:00-7:00pm
- Wednesday: 3:30-8:00pm
- Thursday: 12:00-7:00pm (Occasional Friday and Saturday as needed, and some flexibility may be available.)
- Supervisor: Kaylee Hunt
Benefits:The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)01 #Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
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- LinkedIn
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- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career or Job Fair
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- Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
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02 This position requires you to be 18 years of age or older, do you meet this requirement?
03 Do you understand this position is part-time and with no benefits?
04 The position requires you to lift 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation. Can you meet this requirement
05 Please rate your paid full time experience in the Mental Health field and/or working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- No Experience
- Less than one year
- 1 year completed
- 2 or more years years completed
- 3 or more years completed
06 Please rate your computer skills:
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
07 Please rate your experience as a volunteer coordinator:
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year completed
- 2 or more years completed
08 Please rate your time management skills.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
09 This postiion requires you to present information to large groups. Please rate your experience in making presentations.
- No Experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
10 Rate your level of computer skills using email, Internet and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
11 How many years of experience do you have working in a public communication field?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
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