Direct Support Professional - 3rd Shift

MyPath•Dousman, WI

21d•Onsite

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.

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