Caregiver (Supported Living Staff)

Community Living Connections (CLC) - (Madison), WI

Looking for a meaningful job where you help people and make a difference every day?

Community Living Connections (CLC) is hiring Caregivers to support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. This role is also known as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) or Supported Living Staff (SLS) .

This is a great opportunity for people interested in human services, caregiving, psychology, social work, education, or healthcare careers , but no experience is required . We provide paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Many of our caregivers come from backgrounds such as customer service, retail, hospitality, childcare, food service, or teaching assistants .

If you enjoy helping others and want to work that truly matters, we would love to meet you.

Position Details

• Position: Caregiver (Supported Living Specialist)
• Location: Madison, WI
• Full-Time Schedule
• Pay: $17 per hour + mileage reimbursement

Why Work at CLC

• Flexible Scheduling: We work with your availability whenever possible.
• Meaningful Work: helps individuals live independently, reach personal goals, and stay connected to their community.
• Paid Training - No Experience Required Our training team and CLC University provide the skills you need to succeed.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Many of our leaders started as caregivers and grew into leadership roles.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health insurance with $0 deductible
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mileage reimbursement when transporting individuals

Paid Time Off

Full-time employees begin earning PTO immediately:

• Sick Time: 3.69 hours every two weeks
• Vacation/Holiday Time: 3.08 hours every two weeks
• This equals 170+ hours of paid time off earned in your first year based on a full-time 40-hour per week schedule.

What You'll Do

• Support individuals with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, and organization
• Help individuals participate in community activities and hobbies
• Provide companionship and build positive relationships
• Assist with transportation, errands, and budgeting
• Follow support plans and document progress
• Work with managers and care teams to provide high-quality support

Basic Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license
• Reliable vehicle with insurance
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist individuals when needed

Start a Rewarding Career Today!

If you're passionate about helping others and want a meaningful job where your efforts make a difference, apply now to become part of the CLC team!

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.