Direct Support Professional - Intensive 1:1 Program

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.

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.

Schedule

• A mix of 1st Shift (6:00/7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm) and 2nd Shift (2:00/3:00pm to 10:00/11:00pm), Monday through Friday.
• 16-hour Weekend shifts (7:00am to 11:00pm) required on a rotating basis.
• Holiday shifts required as part of the rotation.
• Flexibility required to meet student and program needs.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

At Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-demand Access to Earned Wages
• Student Loan Pay Down Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• My Voyage Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare Search Assistance
• Employee Discount Program via PerkSpot
• Pet Insurance Discount

We value our employees and are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits that enhance our owners lives.

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.

Additional Information

Pay range $25/hr-$26/hr

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.

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!

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.