Substitute (SUB) Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

St Coletta of Wisconsin Inc•Jefferson, WI

About The Position

The Substitute/Pool Direct Support Professional (DSP) works across different areas and locations in Jefferson, Waukesha, and Brookfield, Wisconsin. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities by planning and teaching recreational activities and activities of daily living, providing personal care, and promoting community integration. St. Coletta provides paid classroom and on-the-job training for candidates without DSP, caregiver, or CBRF experience; after completing the training program, employees become CBRF-certified DSPs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend documents, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve problems with a variety of variables in standardized situations and follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Valid driver's license, a driving record meeting organizational standards, and valid vehicle insurance.
Ability to complete and maintain required training in accordance with organizational, County, State, and Federal regulations.
Ability to drive for work purposes; use of a personal vehicle may be required.
Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, make sound decisions, establish and maintain effective professional working relationships, and be flexible to meet organizational needs.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Cross-train between areas to provide versatile DSP support.
Plan and teach recreational activities and activities of daily living.
Provide personal care.
Support community integration for adults with developmental disabilities.
Transport clients.
Complete and maintain accurate reports.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Make sound decisions when handling challenging situations.
Respond to and de-escalate behavior issues.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Internal growth opportunities at DSP and management levels.
Fixed schedules.
Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
Eight paid holidays for full-time and part-time employees.
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for full-time employees.
401(k) with employer match for all employees.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees.
Tuition reimbursement programs.
Employee referral bonuses.
Paid classroom and on-the-job training.