Direct Support Professional

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. 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 Direct Support Professional, you will: Ensure safety and security, providing supervision at all times. Instruct and assist students in carrying out their daily living activities, including self-care management and developing social, communication, and emotional regulation skills. Assist in the classroom by providing guidance and acting as a role model for students. Manage behavior of our students. Demonstrate proactive, appropriate, and effective interactions with students while maintaining self-control during crisis interventions. Qualifications Must be least 21 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's in psychology, social work, or related field preferred. Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. Must be available to work a schedule that will consist of both first and second shifts, every other weekend, double shifts, and a holiday rotation. A valid Wisconsin driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred. 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 Pay rate- $19-20/hour Our Culture At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviours: 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr