Community Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Community Caregiver / Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Salt Lake City, UT, serving people in Salt Lake County and the Tooele area. Compensation is $15–$16 per hour. Ability and Choice Services supports adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through community access, in-home care, and day programs. The caregiver assists adults with daily activities and teaches skills that support greater independence. The role also helps participants take part in educational and recreational activities, access the community, and remain safe, while documenting concerns and care information.

What you'll do

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries with daily activities in residential or day-program settings
• use teaching and mentoring techniques to support skill development and goals
• assist with educational and recreational activities at the center and in the community
• provide a safe environment
• report health and safety concerns
• maintain accurate, current documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community caregiver

direct support professional

ability and choice services

salt lake city ut

salt lake county

tooele area

part-time

full-time option

day program

developmental disabilities

brain injury support

daily living assistance

community access

$15–$16/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For eligible full-time staff: co-paid health, vision, short-term disability and dental insurance, and vacation time benefits.

Why this role

Full-time and part-time shifts are available, including days and early evenings. Full-time staff generally work 35–40 hours weekly and may qualify for benefits after the stated waiting period. A reliable vehicle, smartphone, background check, and drug screening are required.

About the employer

Ability and Choice Services, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.