Oconomowoc, WI, USA
7 days ago
Direct Support Professional

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

Job description

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services.

These programs support children, adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma.

3rd Largest Employee Owned Company (Healthcare) in the Country.

Mogul's Top 100 Companies with the best DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging).

What Qualifications will I need to Care for our students?

A passion for helping others; truly compassionate and caringMust be least 21 years old.High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's in psychology, social work, or related field preferred.Must be available to work a schedule that will consist of both first and second shifts, every other weekend, double shifts, and a holiday rotation.

As a Caregiver you will:

Provides caregiving and direct support to developmentally disabled youth.Providing supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in living, activity, school and community settings.Assisting students with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), learning and practicing social and peer interaction, community interaction and coping skills, budgeting for small personal expenditures, and school work and/or homework.Complete documentation including tracking behavioral data, shift summaries, and incident reportsDemonstrate proactive, appropriate, and effective interactions with students while maintaining self-control during crisis interventions.Being a consistent, supportive and patient individual wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of our students

Benefits

Tuition Assistance - we will help pay for your college educationStudent Loan Paydown Program - we will pay $150 a month on your student loans for you!Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insuranceGenerous PTO - you will start with over 4 weeks of Paid Time off and will increase!Flexible spending account.ESOP - you will acquire company stock at no cost to you after one year of employmentPet Insurance401(k) Match - our company will match your contribution to your 401(k)!PayActive – access your wages the very next day!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

EOE/MFDV

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shiftDay shiftHolidaysNight shiftOvertimeWeekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oconomowoc, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Additional Information

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

Passion

Accountability

Teamwork

Openness

Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

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