Direct Support Professional: Meaningful Community Care

Community Living Connections, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with $0 deductible

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

A community-based support organization in Madison, WI, is seeking motivated individuals for the Caregiver role. This full-time position offers $17 per hour plus mileage reimbursement to support adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. No prior experience is required, and paid training is provided. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, community engagement, and maintaining supportive relationships. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a compassionate nature.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist individuals when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities such as cooking and cleaning.
• Help individuals participate in community activities and hobbies.
• Provide companionship and build positive relationships.
• Assist with transportation and errands.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Part-Time shifts: Morning, Days, Evenings, Weekends

Madison, WI - Full and Part-Time Positions Available

Pay and Schedule

• Full-Time: $17.00 per hour
• Part-Time: $16.00 per hour
• Full-Time shift: Evenings
• Part-Time shifts: Morning, Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Overnight shifts: Part-Time
• Mileage reimbursement when transporting individuals
  
  

Make a Difference Every Day

Community Living Connections (CLC) is hiring Caregivers, called Supported Living Staff (SLS) at CLC, to support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and throughout the community.

As a member of our Supported Living Staff, you will help individuals build independence, participate in their community, and achieve personal goals. If you enjoy helping others and want meaningful work where your contributions matter, we would love to meet you.

No caregiving experience is required. We provide paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed from your first day.

This position may be a great fit if you have experience in:

• Customer service
• Retail
• Hospitality or food service
• Childcare or education
• Healthcare
• Human services
• Senior care or caregiving
  
  

What You'll Do

As a member of our Supported Living Staff, you may help individuals:

• Build independence and confidence
• Learn daily living skills
• Prepare meals and complete household tasks
• Attend appointments and run errands
• Participate in recreational and community activities
• Work toward personal goals
• Maintain safe and healthy living environments
• Complete required service documentation
• Communicate with supervisors and other members of the support team
  
  

Responsibilities vary based on each individual's needs. Every shift provides an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference.

Why Work at CLC?

Paid Training

No previous caregiving experience is required. Our comprehensive training program and CLC University will prepare you for the position.

Meaningful Work

Help adults with developmental disabilities live more independently and remain active in their communities.

Scheduling Options

Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available based on current staffing needs.

Career Growth

Many CLC supervisors and managers began their careers as members of our Supported Living Staff.

Full-Time Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive:

• Health insurance with a $0 deductible
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off beginning on the first day of employment
• Mileage reimbursement
  
  

Full-time employees may earn more than 170 hours of paid time off during their first year, based on a 40-hour workweek.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Successfully complete a background check
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and provide physical assistance when required, with or without reasonable accommodation
  
  

Driving Requirements

Driving and transporting individuals are essential responsibilities of this position. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid driver's license
• Have reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
• Maintain a safe driving history
• Have no more than nine points on their driving record during the previous three years
• Meet CLC's driving eligibility standards, subject to review and approval by the Human Resources Department
  
  

Applicants who do not meet these driving requirements may not be eligible for positions that require transporting individuals.

Apply Today

If you are looking for more than just a job and want a rewarding career where you can positively affect someone's life every day, apply today!

A criminal background check is required. Prior to the background check being conducted, the applicant will be required to

complete disclosure and authorization forms authorizing the Company to conduct

specific background checks. This authorization will be made in either electronic or

written form and will remain valid throughout the employee's employment with the

Company, if hired as allowed by applicable law.

Background checks will be kept confidential and will only be shared with individuals who

have a business need to review the information to make employment decisions.

Reports will be retained in accordance with the Company's document retention

procedures and federal and state regulations.

Salary: $17 per hour