Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Grafton, Wisconsin

Balance is Hiring! Multiple shifts and options available!

1st Shift Weekdays – Full/Part Time (2 – 5 full day shift schedules available)
Monday - Friday
8:15AM - 3:15PM

Hybrid Adult Day Program and Adult Family Homes – Full Time
Schedule Options:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 8AM - 8PM
(36 hours one week and 48 hours the second week = 8 hours of overtime every pay period)

Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8AM - 8PM
(36 hours one week and 48 hours the second week = 8 hours of overtime every pay period)

$15.45/hour

About our Adult Day Program

Balance provides a community-based Adult Day Program, Monday through Friday (8:15am-3:15pm) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) located in Grafton.

Balance’s Mission is to partner with and support people with IDD to live fully, connect deeply, and thrive in community. Our Day Program supports this Mission by developing and providing activities to promote community involvement, social roles, and skill building.

The Adult Day Program focuses on health and wellness, living skills, community giveback, art and culture, and social development.

Program participants are supported in 1:1 care, 2:1 care (2 participants with 1 team member), or a small group of 4-5 individuals with one team member.

The Day Program operates approximately 75% of the time out in the surrounding communities.

A typical day consists of:

• Arrival at Balance, engaging program participants with social time
• Morning community-based, skill-building activity
• Social lunch at Balance
• Afternoon community-based, skill-building activity
• Return to Balance, engaging program participants with socialization and skill building, prepare for heading home

About our Adult Family Homes

Balance's Adult Family Homes offer family-style living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Balance owns eight Adult Family Homes across Ozaukee County including Grafton, Saukville, and Port Washington. These homes are 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes that function like tightly knit families but offer 24/7 supervision and engagement for the residents.

Our residents are involved in determining their daily lives. This includes their social connections, meals, daily living skills, wellness, health, recreation, leisure, personal goals, and safety.

Job Summary: The Direct Support Professional provides direct supervision and promotes engagement with participants in all of Balance Inc.’s services. The Direct Support Professional assists with activities of daily living including – personal care, companionship, leisure/ entertainment, meal preparation, medication and health reminders, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, shopping, transportation, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work to help the people Balance supports develop the skills to thrive in community.

· Work to help individuals with developmental disabilities develop their personal care, activities of daily living, communication and relationship skills.

· Act as a role model and promote engagement in all activities.

· Tell the story of the quality services you deliver by completing all required documentation associated with the program including but not limited to progress notes, data collection, incident reports, medication documentation, time sheets, etc.

· Maintain a high degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

· Provide transportation for residents using Balance’s mini and transit vans.

· Acquire and maintain all required training to properly serve those we support.

· Perform all aspects of job safely and using good judgment.

· Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all individuals, families and employees, and comply with all Balance, state and federal privacy policies and laws.

· Practice and display Balance values at all times – Respect, Enthusiasm, and Collaboration

· Respectful Growth for Every Person – We lead with integrity and empathy. We honor each person’s voice and support their path to grow, flourish, and thrive.

· Enthusiastic Engagement and Passion – We show up with energy, curiosity, and heart. Every day is a chance to create an experience and meaningful connection with and for people with IDD.

· Collaboration that Builds Community – We work together as individuals, families, and partners to strengthen belonging. Community grows when we do the work side by side.

Education: High School diploma preferred

Certifications and/or Licenses: Valid driver’s license required

Relevant Experience & Training:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment when solving problems

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in home and community-based settings. The Direct Support Professional will dress in casual attire that is presentable

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Work requires sitting, standing, walking, crouching and driving; lifting up to 50lbs
• Work requires physically supporting people with all aspects of life including – grooming/personal hygiene, eating, etc.
• Complete a background disclosure form and meet all requirements to pass caregiver background checks
• Pass initial drug screen and TB skin test and maintain a drug-free lifestyle

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Balance, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or and other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Are you able to pass a Caregiver background check?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Balance hires compassionate and dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD - special needs).

By joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to provide unwavering support and care to individuals with IDD, fostering their growth, independence, and overall well-being.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a trusted non-profit organization that has been a pillar of support in Ozaukee County for more than three decades.

Join us in creating a brighter future for our participants, their families, and the entire community.

If you're motivated by empathy, driven by a sense of purpose, and ready to be a part of a caring and dynamic team, we encourage you to explore our available positions and consider joining Balance.

Company Description

Balance hires compassionate and dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD - special needs). \r\n\r\nBy joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to provide unwavering support and care to individuals with IDD, fostering their growth, independence, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYou'll have the opportunity to contribute to a trusted non-profit organization that has been a pillar of support in Ozaukee County for more than three decades. \r\n\r\nJoin us in creating a brighter future for our participants, their families, and the entire community.\r\n\r\nIf you're motivated by empathy, driven by a sense of purpose, and ready to be a part of a caring and dynamic team, we encourage you to explore our available positions and consider joining Balance.