Senior Direct Support Lead — Adult Day Center

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin in South Milwaukee is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to assist adults with daily living activities at the Adult Day Center Grant. The role emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating engaging activities, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The position starts January 2027, is full-time, and runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Flexibility for emergencies and travel between sites is required; a driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or HSED required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities in a health care or social service setting required.
• Experience leading others in a work environment preferred.
• CNA certification preferred; CBRF certification preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, CPI, and/or Universal Precautions training/license preferred.
• Travel between multiple sites is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Criminal Background Check must meet WI licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with ADLs (toileting, bathing, ambulating, transfers, feeding, changing clothes).
• Support Site Supervisor and staff, provide coverage for emergencies and scheduling issues.
• Coordinate program activities and ensure quality/seasoned programming.
• Ensure safety and sanitation; monitor for illnesses and respond to emergencies per policies.
• Prepare and oversee feeding activities for snacks and lunches.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and functional program areas and equipment.
• Complete daily/weekly records and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Safe lifting

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Customer relations

Problem solving

Independent work

Organization

Education

High school diploma / GED / HSED

Job description

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin in South Milwaukee is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to assist adults with daily living activities at the Adult Day Center Grant. The role emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating engaging activities, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The position starts January 2027, is full-time, and runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Flexibility for emergencies and travel between sites is required; a driver’s license and reliable transportation