Support Services Assistant

MyPath•Oconomowoc, WI

2d•$19•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 Do you enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment where your attention to detail helps create a safe, clean, and welcoming space for others? Genesee Lake School (GLS), a MyPath Company, is seeking a Support Services Assistant to support student clothing, linen, and housekeeping needs across our campus and group home environments. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment that promotes growth and well-being for the individuals we serve—supported by a team that values collaboration, respect, and excellence. Job Summary: We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Support Services Assistant (SSA) to join our Clothing Services and Housekeeping team. In this role, you will be assigned to a primary work area and support student clothing, linen, and/or housekeeping needs in accordance with agency and state standards. Your work plays an essential behind-the-scenes role in maintaining clean, organized, and comfortable living and activity spaces that directly support student health, dignity, and daily routines. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, values organization and consistency, and wants to be part of a mission-driven team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to maintain a calm and effective demeanor in emergency and stressful situations.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to stand, bend, reach, lift and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift 30lbs regularly and up to 60lbs occasionally
Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs
Comfort working in environments that may be noisy, warm, or involve exposure to cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in clothing, linen, laundry, or housekeeping services in a commercial or institutional setting preferred

Responsibilities

Launder, organize, label, and distribute student clothing, linens, towels, blankets, and related items by student and program area
Measure students, issue appropriately sized and seasonal clothing, replace damaged or outgrown items, and support admissions, discharges, and special occasions
Track linen and towel counts, maintain inventory levels, and assist with cleaning and organization within the Clothing Services Department
Clean and disinfect assigned dorms, activity areas, and/or group homes in accordance with housekeeping and sanitation standards
Prepare bedrooms and living spaces for student admissions and discharges; ensure hygiene items, linens, and supplies are stocked
Launder assigned items, report damaged equipment or furnishings, complete maintenance documentation, and communicate environmental concerns as needed