Direct Support Professional - Float

1220 Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC; Fox Valley (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Paid time off

Stock access up to 50%

Tuition reimbursement

Loan payoff

Referral bonus

Job summary

Homes for Independent Living is seeking a Direct Support Professional – Float to support clients across a regional area in line with Individual Service Plans. You will provide direct care, assist with daily tasks and activities, monitor health needs, and help with medications as needed.

You may work across programs, participate in activities, and contribute to a safe, respectful environment. A competitive wage, shift differential, and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 and legal work status.
• Must have a personal vehicle with insurance.
• Ability to work diverse shifts and regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in various programs within a regional area.
• Assist clients with day-to-day tasks and activities.
• Monitor health and administer medications as directed.
• Prepare meals per dietary guidelines and assist with personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping and redirect challenging behaviors.
• Engage clients in activities to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Communication & problem-solving

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview Experience Matters. Our pay rates increase based on your years of experience. Learn your value at Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath Company. Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath company, provides an array of service models in a variety of residential settings. We support people through individualized service plans that range from high personal care needs to those who present complex behavioral challenges.

HIL is looking for a Direct Support Professional – Float (DSP - Float) to join our team. A DSP - Float provides direct care support services for clients across a regional area in order to maximize the individual’s potential. Following Individual Service Plans and Behavioral Support Plans, a DSP - Float is focused on providing services that enhance the overall health, safety, and welfare of their clients.

As a Direct Support Professional - Float, you will:

• Work in a variety of programs within a regional area
• Interact with clients assisting with day to day tasks
• Engage in fun activities with clients
• Health monitoring and medication administration
• Meal preparation in accordance to dietary guidelines
• Light housekeeping
• Assist with personal cares as needed
• Redirect client behaviors

Benefits

• Competitive wage with shift differential
• Referral Bonus Program - $2,000 Bonus per positive referral
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Paid Time off, Company Stock Access up to 50% of your earned money before pay day comes
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Pay-down Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Personal vehicle with proof of insurance
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license for the past 3 years
• Ability to work a variety of shifts
• Communication & Problem-Solving skills
• Successful completion of a caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen

Additional Information

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. MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors: Passion Accountability Teamwork Openness Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with. If you find fulfillment in helping others and want opportunities to build a career, MyPath may be your path to a promising future. Explore 150 MyPath locations to find a place and career that fits you. At MyPath, our guiding principle is passion: a passion for the people we serve and for the work we do. MyPath provides specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, mental health issues, and other significant needs. Operating since 1984, MyPath includes eight companies that serve over 2,000 individuals from around the country, in more than 150 program locations throughout Wisconsin and Indiana, across 48 communities. Our array of services includes a spectrum of educational, therapeutic and community supports to allow those we serve to live full and productive lives in the community—to find their path. MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee owned company (ESOP). At MyPath our caregivers are also our owners!