Direct Support Professional- Comstock

Aurora Services Group, LLC; Comstock (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Health insurance

Job summary

Aurora Services Group, LLC is looking for committed individuals to serve as caregivers in our residential group homes in Comstock, Wisconsin. The role involves supporting adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities, assisting in self-care, medication administration, meal preparation, and facilitating community engagement activities.

This position comes with benefits such as flexible hours, paid training, health insurance, and an employee stock ownership plan. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support!

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Acceptable background character verification.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities for community integration and help consumers plan activities.
• Assist with self-care like dressing and bathing.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Prepare and plan meals for consumers.
• Transport consumers to various locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Your New Beginning Starts Here! Celebrating 40 Years! Employee‑Owned, Mission‑Driven Wage: $18/hr, $1.50/hr shift differential for weekend hours. Flexible hours. Call for details. Paid Training, no experience necessary for Caregivers.

We’re more than a human services agency; we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life. We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to work in our residential group homes supporting adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities to live fuller, happier, and to empower independence.

Responsibilities

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration, help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings.
• Assisting with self‑care: dressing, bathing or showering, brushing teeth, toileting, shaving.
• Medication Administration.
• Meal Preparation/Planning.
• Transportation of consumers.
• Follow individual service plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions / Requirements

• 18 years of age.
• Acceptable Background Character Verification.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for consumer transport.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; able to twist, turn, squat, bend, reach, pull, push from high/low position, raise arms above shoulder, walk, sit (chair and floor), climb stairs, and use hands and fingers.
• Communicate basic English.
• Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills.

Benefits

• Option to get paid before payday.
• Flexible scheduling around availability, and every other weekend off.
• Shift differential on weekends.
• Employee discount.
• Verizon and Dell.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vacation/Personal Hours.
• Employee Stock Ownership.
• 401‑K.
• Employee Achievement Program.
• Longevity Bonus.
• And more.

Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer.