Building Support Professional

MyPath • Oconomowoc, WI

2d

About The Position

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 Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services. These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma. Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee owner at MyPath. To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the people you serve. When you join our team, you will be enrolled in our training program designed to build the skills and confidence needed to meet your job requirements and build your career with us. 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!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience working with children and/or adults having developmental and behavioral disabilities with associated emotional, neurological, and intellectual disorders in a residential setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining self-composure and self-control.
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Valid Wi driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in program and respite coverage as needed, with the ability to support students across any group assignment.
• Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in all aspects of daily living, recreation activities, self-care skills, social and peer interaction, community integration, and emotion regulation.
• Implements agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in ITPs, IEPs, and as established by the treatment team.
• Coaches Direct Support Professionals on therapeutic approaches and agency-approved interventions in real-time.
• Provides constructive feedback and role modeling.
• Provides overall building support by helping with transition times as well as responding to and assisting with crisis situations including but not limited to behavioral incidents and elopement.
• Steps into coverage as a staff in ration to alleviate staff members requiring short breaks, staff emergencies, or during medical emergencies to accompany students to receive care as needed.
• Provides transportation assistance to students for home visits or appointments and delivers medications.
• Administers medication following agency approved medication administration procedure.
• Performs quality assurance checks as designated to ensure proper and accurate administration of all medications.
• Serves as a back-up Building Coordinator as needed.
• Passes medication and responds to calls for additional support.

Benefits

• Option for earned-wage access - work today, get paid tomorrow!
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - a new employee working 40 hours/week will earn over 4 weeks per year
• Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Guardian Angels Program (GAP)
• Student Loan Paydown Assistance
• Free meals & coffee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED