Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
$16-$18 with Shift Differential and Sign-On Bonus!

Are YOU ready to make a difference?

Productive Living System, Inc. (PLS) provides residential services for ambulatory adults who have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or mental illness that require minimal personal cares. The main role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to provide care to the clients by encouraging independent living. PLS is in the mental health field of Caregiving. We are employee-owned!

Primary Duties for DSP (Caregiver):
• Engage clients in a variety of activities
• Implement clients Individualized Service Plan
• Accompany your client to appointments or social events
• Electronic Progress Note Charting
• Monitor/administer medication to clients
• Provide transportation for errands or activities
• Light housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a high school diploma or GED/HSED equivalent
• Available to work every other weekend & some holidays
• Proof of a valid Wisconsin driver's license with clean driving record (preferred)
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, TB test, caregiver background check, and applicable training

Benefits:
• 1st Shift: $500 sign-on bonus
• 2nd Shift: $0.50/hour shift differential + $750 sign-on bonus
• 3rd Shift: $2.00/hour shift differential + $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Eligible employees receive shares of PLS stock annually, making them employee-owners who benefit from the long-term success and growth of the company.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Productive Living Systems 401(k) Retirement Plan, with up to a 5% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Available to all full-time employees beginning on the first day of full-time employment. Accrual rates range from 5 to 30 days annually based on years of service.
• Floating Holidays: Eligible employees receive 56 hours (equivalent to 7 days) of floating holidays to use at their discretion throughout the calendar year.
• Annual Profit Sharing: Paid to all eligible employee-owners when PLS meets or exceeds its annual financial goals.
• Health Insurance: Low to no cost coverage options for all employees working at least 30 hours per week.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Offered to all full-time employees.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Employees working 20 hours or more per week receive $20,000 in Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A free, confidential mental health counseling program available to all employees.
• Voluntary Benefits: Employees working 20 hours or more per week may enroll in additional voluntary benefits, including Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid Group Activities: Paid admission to group events attended with clients, such as movies, sporting events, and field trips.
• Paid Training and Certifications: Includes required and industry-recognized certifications such as Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration.