About the position
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Milwaukee, WI. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will assist in a residential group home by helping people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares, and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP is responsible for providing support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. This includes helping with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities. You will provide hands-on mentoring to help individuals become more independent and offer positive direction to encourage them to achieve their personal goals. Additionally, you will provide medication administration and ensure the person's medical well-being. No experience is necessary as we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving personal outcomes.
- Support and mentor individuals with daily activities.
- Help with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities.
- Provide hands-on mentoring to promote independence.
- Administer medication and ensure medical well-being.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with adults with mental health issues or disabilities.
- Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) are appreciated but not required.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees.
- Supplemental Insurance.
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees.
- Pet Insurance.
- Life Insurance for FT employees.
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services.
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees.
- PTO Donation.
- Growth and Development Opportunities.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- National Brand Discounts.
- Tapcheck - access up to 50% of your pay before payday.
- PAID training and orientation.
