Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

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.

Overview

At T.C. Harris School, Caretaker(Direct Support Professional) provide therapeutic and educational services to children, adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities and emotional disturbances. The position requires continuous supervision of clients while they engage in their daily living activities. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the types of behaviors typical of individuals with emotional and developmental disabilities.

As a Caretaker(Direct Support Professional) , you will:

Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in living, activity, school and community settings.Instructs, organizes, and assists students with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), and schoolwork and/or homework.May provide transportation as requested to and from appointments and visits.May be responsible for completing medication administration and/or assisting students with meal planning and preparation, laundry, and daily housekeeping.

Benefits:

Competitive wages based on program and client needsReferral Bonus Program - $2,000 Bonus per positive referralHealth, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Paid Time off, Company StockAccess up to 50% of your earned money before pay day comesTuition Reimbursement and Loan Pay-down Programs

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a social or behavioral science field preferredDemonstrated ability or potential to work with individuals with special needs in a therapeutic and supportive environment requiredExperience in residential treatment or working with individuals with special needs preferred. Age 21 or older requiredMust be able ot pass a national background Check

Additional Information

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!