Direct Support Professional

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

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services. These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma. Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee owner at MyPath.

To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the people you serve. When you join our team, you will be enrolled in our training program designed to build the skills and confidence needed to meet your job requirements and build your career with us.

As a SAGE - Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Provides 1:1 supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students with intense needs in living, activity, school and community settings. Instructs, organizes, and assists with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), learning and practicing social and peer interaction, community interaction and coping skills, budgeting for small personal expenditures, and schoolwork and/or homework.
• Supports and implements agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in individual treatment plan and/or education plans as established by a Licensed Therapist and the treatment team. These plans are specifically targeted for stabilization when admitted to GLS and transition into a group area.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes therapists, case coordinators, SLPs, OTs, medical staff, education, program staff and families, collaborating to champion use of intensive behavioral and therapeutic interventions and strategies across programs with GLS.
• Under the direction of the Licensed Therapist employs innovation and creativity within daily treatment and therapeutic approaches.
• Collects specific data on target behaviors and target programming (as defined by the Therapeutic Services Coordinator) as well as, prepares and maintains written case notes after all shifts. Completes progress notes related to the implementation of interventions. Monitors student progress through charts and graphs.
• Works with all internal teams when it is time to begin transitioning student into a specific group area by way of attending appropriate communication and/or team meetings to give feedback, discuss approaches, etc.
• Provides training, modeling, and consultation for program teams as students transition and integrate into standardized programming.
• During school assists students as necessary to meet classroom expectations, activity schedule, and behavior management program. Communicates with teacher, substitute teacher, and therapist about student progress, effective approaches, and concerns whenever necessary.
• Informs appropriate staff of students’ activities, behaviors and medical concerns. Completes and utilizes all required forms as outlined in policies and procedures, i.e. incident reports, communication log, bed checks, data sheets, shift treatment summaries, staffing reports, activity requests, activity logs, and other miscellaneous reports.
• Coordinates with team members to plan and implement on- and off-ground activity schedules and events for students. Organizes, time, space and people to promote the activity schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field preferred.
• 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a therapeutic and supportive environment preferred.
• Valid WI driver's license with an acceptable driving record per company policy.
• Completion of additional training within 4 months of starting position.

Schedule & Benefit Information

• This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position that requires availability to work both 1st and 2nd shift, as well as alternating weekends, double shifts, and a holiday rotation.
• Option for earned-wage access - work today, get paid tomorrow!
• All full-time employees of Genesee Lake School are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k)
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) - a new employee working 40 hours/week will earn over 4 weeks per year
  • Holiday Pay
  • Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Guardian Angels Program (GAP)
  • Student Loan Paydown Assistance
  • Free meals & coffee

Additional Information

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!